Ileal lengthening through internal distraction: A novel procedure for ultrashort bowel syndrome

Ileal lengthening through internal distraction: A novel procedure for ultrashort bowel syndrome

Purpose: Ultrashort bowel syndrome is a rare, but morbid surgical problem without effective treatment. Recent clinical analysis has demonstrated the critical influence of ileal length on ultimate enteral autonomy. Surgical techniques to increase ileal length in nondilated bowel do not exist. We desc...

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Main Authors: Aaron J Cunningham, Taylor Anderson, Claudia Mueller, Matias Bruzoni, James CY Dunn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-04-01
Series:Journal of Pediatric Surgery Open
Subjects:
Short bowel syndrome
Ultrashort bowel syndrome
Distraction enterogenesis
Intestinal failure
Intestinal lengthening
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2949711624000091

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