https://scholars.lib.ntu.edu.tw/handle/123456789/634184
標題: | Zinc Deficiency and Long-Term Outcome in Cases After Isolated Intestinal Transplantation in Taiwan | 作者: | ALBERT CHEN SHENG-HONG TSENG Koh, C. Chung, C. Weng, C. Tsai, Y. |
公開日期: | 1-十一月-2018 | 卷: | 50 | 期: | 9 | 來源出版物: | Transplantation Proceedings | 摘要: | Objectives: The small intestine is the primary site for absorption of dietary zinc. Intestinal transplant recipients are at high risk for zinc deficiency because of the long process of posttransplant adaptation. We initiated an intestinal transplant program in Taiwan in 2007. In this study, we aimed to retrospectively investigate the incidence of zinc deficiency in recipients after intestinal transplantation. Methods: Twenty-one isolated intestinal transplants were performed in 20 patients with 1 retransplantation. The level of serum zinc was monitored periodically, and zinc supplements were administered when zinc level was below 700 ng/mL. Twelve patients with graft above 1-year survival and with available related data were enrolled for the analysis of zinc deficiency. The levels of serum zinc were tracked, and the protocol of zinc supplementation is discussed herein. Results: The survival rates of 20 transplant recipients for 1 year, 3 years, and 5 years were 85%, 75%, and 65%, respectively. In the 12 grafts that survived longer than 1 year, we found that zinc deficiency was highest during the third (41.7%) to sixth (50%) month after transplantation. Sustained supplementation of zinc was required for over 70% of patients throughout the 3-year period to maintain their zinc level around the lower normal limit. Conclusion: The outcome of isolated small bowel transplantation is promising. Periodical monitoring and sufficient dosing of zinc supplements should be considered into the posttransplant protocol to prevent zinc deficiency after intestinal transplantation. |
URI: | https://scholars.lib.ntu.edu.tw/handle/123456789/634184 | ISSN: | 00411345 | DOI: | 10.1016/j.transproceed.2018.03.094 |
顯示於: | 醫學院附設醫院 (臺大醫院) |
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