Technique for splanchnic transplantation.
The combination of short-bowel syndrome and liver failure in infancy is inevitably fatal. We describe the details of a technique for simultaneous implantation of both the bowel and the liver that leaves the native bowel undisturbed and avoids entering the gastrointestinal tract. The conceptual basis on which this procedure was performed in two infants is presented.
Williams
J W
JW
Department of General Surgery, Rush-Presbyterian-St Luke's Medical Center, Chicago, IL 60612.
Sankary
H N
HN
Foster
P F
PF
D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007422:Intestines / Q000637:transplantation*; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D016031:Liver Transplantation / Q000379:methods*; D010289:Parenteral Nutrition, Total / Q000009:adverse effects; D012778:Short Bowel Syndrome / Q000151:congenital / Q000601:surgery*