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Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) frequently affects the gastrointestinal tract and liver after a stem cell transplant using donor cells (allogenic transplant). There are two types of GVHD: acute and chronic. This presentation discusses the incidence, symptoms, risk factors for each and treatment options.

La enfermedad de injerto contra huésped del tracto gastrointestinal e hígado es común después de un trasplante de médula ósea o de células madre utilizando células de un donante. Conozca los signos, síntomas y opciones de tratamiento para la EICH gastrointestinal y hepática.

Half of patients who have a stem cell transplant using donor cells (an allogeneic transplant) develop chronic graft-versus-host-disease (GVHD). In up to a third of those patients, GVHD affects the mouth, esophagus, stomach and/or GI tract. GVHD can also affect the liver and/or pancreas. This presentation describes the symptoms and treatment options for GI and liver GVHD.