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A New Transplant Frontier: Intestines.

Authors :
Grady, Denise
Source :
New York Times. 10/31/2000, Vol. 150 Issue 51558, pF1. 0p. 2 Color Photographs.
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

Reports on the transplantation of human intestines to combat intestinal disorders. Discussion of how John Williams, who suffers from Crohn's disease, has become healthier and happier because of such a transplant; Approval of the operation by the United States federal Medicare program; Other organs that are covered under the program for transplantation, including the liver, stomach, and pancreas.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03624331
Volume :
150
Issue :
51558
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New York Times
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
3711907