Local transposition flap for valve construction in short-gut syndrome.
In 10 mongrel dogs, massive resection of small intestine was performed by removing 90% of its length. Following a period of approximately 2 months, the animals presented excessive steatorrhea and severe cachexia. Construction of a valve using a local transposition flap within the intestinal lumen near the colon resulted in a detainment of weight loss and steatorrhea. The animals were kept under observation over a period of 4 months.
Papaziogas
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Department of Surgery II, University of Thessaloniki, Greece.
Mantinaos
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Galanis
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D000818:Animals; D001835:Body Weight; D005243:Feces / Q000378:metabolism; D007422:Intestines / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D050356:Lipid Metabolism; D008286:Malabsorption Syndromes / Q000601:surgery*; D011312:Pressure; D012778:Short Bowel Syndrome / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps