Intestinal loop lengthening: early treatment of vanishing bowel

Pediatr Surg Int. 2009 May;25(5):449-50. doi: 10.1007/s00383-009-2359-1. Epub 2009 Apr 26.

Abstract

Bianchi's procedure experience for short bowel syndrome in children is positive. This technique is generally performed after the first year of life. Here the authors propose a case of gastroschisis with prenatal spontaneous closure of abdominal defect and vanishing gut presenting as intestinal atresia, absence of ileo-cecal valve, and residual short intestinal dilatation, treated by early gut lengthening (ILP).

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Digestive System Surgical Procedures / methods*
  • Dilatation, Pathologic
  • Female
  • Gastroschisis / complications
  • Humans
  • Ileocecal Valve / abnormalities
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Intestinal Atresia / complications
  • Intestines / abnormalities
  • Intestines / surgery*
  • Short Bowel Syndrome / etiology
  • Short Bowel Syndrome / surgery*