Abstract
Management of the short bowel syndrome is a multidisciplinary and very complex problem. The authors report the successful long-term results of an original combination of autologous gastrointestinal reconstruction in a boy who at the age of 16 years lost all but 5 cm of the small bowel. This case demonstrates that lengthening and antipropulsive interposition of a long segment of the colon can be another alternative to early transplantation in exceptional cases.
MeSH terms
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Abdominal Injuries / complications*
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Adolescent
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Anastomosis, Surgical / methods
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Digestive System Surgical Procedures / methods*
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Follow-Up Studies
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Gastrostomy / methods
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Humans
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Intestinal Absorption
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Intestinal Mucosa / pathology
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Male
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Peristalsis / physiology
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Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*
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Rare Diseases
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Reoperation
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Risk Assessment
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Severity of Illness Index
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Short Bowel Syndrome / diagnosis*
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Short Bowel Syndrome / etiology
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Short Bowel Syndrome / surgery*
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Time Factors
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Treatment Outcome