Intestinal Transplant Patient Stories

At UPMC, we put our patients first regardless of the complexity of their case. This patient-centered approach to care has provided new hope to many of our patients by restoring quality of life.

From intestinal transplant to rehabilitation and nutrition management, many of our past patients have gone on to help future patients better understand what to expect.

Note: These patients' treatment and results may not be representative of all similar cases.

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Britta: Intestinal Transplant Patient Story

Britta was diagnosed with an intestinal obstruction caused by a volvulus, a condition in which the intestine twists on itself, cutting off its blood supply. After waiting 399 days, she underwent an intestinal transplant.

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Bradley Ogline: Intestinal Transplant Patient Story

Bradley’s sudden illness led to emergency surgery where most of her small intestines were removed. After months on TPN following the surgery, she received a life-changing call and underwent an intestinal transplant at UPMC.

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Darin Koehler: Intestinal Rehabilitation Patient Story

Photo of Darin Koehler, Intestinal Rehabilitation Patient.

Darin spent 14 months in the hospital after a severe reaction to a medication. After receiving comprehensive intestinal rehabilitation care at UPMC, she’s grateful to be back home with her family.

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Deena Schneider: Intestinal Transplant Patient Story

After suffering from a rare complication of bariatric surgery, Deena could no longer absorb any nutrition and had to be fed through a catheter. Fortunately, Deena found the Gastrointestinal Rehabilitation and Transplant Program at UPMC, where our doctors started her on a plan for surgical rehabilitation.

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