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Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Operation in Rats
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Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Operation in Rats

Published on: June 11, 2012

J C Langer1, M V Mazziotti, A L Winthrop

  • 1Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.

Pediatric Surgery International
|February 9, 2000
PubMed

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Establishing enteral feeding for high-risk infants with severe gastroesophageal reflux can be challenging. This study presents a less invasive surgical approach for jejunal feeding, offering a safe and reliable option for complex cases.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric surgery
  • Gastroenterology
  • Neonatal care

Background:

  • Enteral feeding is crucial for high-risk infants.
  • Significant gastroesophageal reflux complicates feeding in these infants.
  • Traditional surgical options like fundoplication and gastrostomy carry high risks for some infants due to medical instability, adhesions, or anatomy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a less invasive surgical technique for jejunal feeding in high-risk infants with gastroesophageal reflux.
  • To evaluate the safety, reliability, and convenience of this alternative feeding method.

Main Methods:

  • A novel, less invasive surgical procedure was developed and implemented.
  • The technique focuses on establishing jejunal feeding.

Main Results:

  • The described operation provides a safe and reliable method for jejunal feeding.
  • This approach offers a convenient alternative for families managing complex infant feeding needs.

Conclusions:

  • A less invasive surgical option for jejunal feeding is feasible in high-risk infants with gastroesophageal reflux.
  • This technique addresses the challenges posed by unstable medical conditions, adhesions, or unfavorable anatomy, improving patient care.

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