Small Bowel Transplant Rejection
Many people suffering from Crohn's Disease have tried many different things to treat their illness, including prescription medications. Some even consider surgery as their only option. However, even though surgery may be an effective way to remove Crohn's Disease's symptoms, it still has its share of side effects and it can lead to serious complications including Small Bowel Infection (SBI). It is important to note that despite how positive these results may appear, there are still some patients who suffer from small bowel transplants that do not respond to the medication. In a small bowel transplant, typically the lining of the small bowel is removed and substituted with a collagen-based gel. This gel is then inserted into the abdominal cavity and the remainder of the colon is left intact. For patients who are not treated with high-potency antibiotics, it is possible for a small bowel transplant rejection to occur. The key is to treat the infection before it develops int...