title: Management of multiple intestinal atresias and perforation with intraluminal stenting.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Arkansas Children's Hospital, Little Rock, USA.
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Dinsmore
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Jackson
authors.forename: C W
authors.initials: CW
authors.lastname: Wagner
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007409:Intestinal Atresia / Q000628:therapy*; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000628:therapy*; D011677:Punctures; D016896:Treatment Outcome