Management of multiple intestinal atresias and perforation with intraluminal stenting.
Intraluminal stenting of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract in both multiple intestinal atresias and perforations was used in three patients. In the atresia patients (2), a piercing trocar was used to create continuity of the GI tract and as a guide to thread the intestine over the stent. All patients currently demonstrate normal growth and development on routine enteral feeds. None developed anastomotic leaks or strictures.
Dinsmore
J E
JE
Department of Surgery, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Arkansas Children's Hospital, Little Rock, USA.
Jackson
R J
RJ
Wagner
C W
CW
D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007409:Intestinal Atresia / Q000628:therapy*; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000628:therapy*; D011677:Punctures; D016896:Treatment Outcome