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Autologous intestinal reconstruction surgery
Brian A Jones1, Melissa A Hull, Margaret M McGuire
1Center for Advanced Intestinal Rehabilitation, Children's Hospital Boston and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, USA.
Insights
Autologous intestinal reconstruction surgery offers solutions for pediatric intestinal failure patients who plateau in enteral nutrition. This review covers surgical history, procedures, and outcomes for achieving intestinal adaptation.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric surgery
- Gastroenterology
- Intestinal rehabilitation
Background:
- Multidisciplinary management of intestinal failure has advanced, enabling enteral autonomy in many pediatric cases.
- A subset of patients with intestinal failure experience a plateau in enteral nutrition advancement.
- Surgical interventions are explored to manage intestinal transit, bowel dilation, and adaptation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the current literature on autologous intestinal reconstruction surgery.
- To provide a historical perspective on these surgical techniques.
- To describe surgical procedures and report outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of autologous intestinal reconstruction surgery.
- Analysis of historical data and procedural descriptions.
- Synthesis of reported surgical outcomes.
Main Results:
- Autologous intestinal reconstruction surgery is a viable option for select pediatric patients with intestinal failure.
- Various surgical techniques aim to improve intestinal function and reduce reliance on parenteral support.
- Outcomes vary depending on the specific procedure and patient characteristics.
Conclusions:
- Autologous intestinal reconstruction surgery represents a significant advancement in managing refractory pediatric intestinal failure.
- Further research is needed to optimize surgical techniques and long-term outcomes.
- This surgical approach holds promise for enhancing quality of life and achieving enteral independence.
Abstract:
Multidisciplinary management of intestinal failure has progressed over the last 30 years, facilitating the transition to enteral autonomy in many pediatric patients. However, there remains a select group of patients who reach a plateau in advancement of their enteral nutrition. Numerous surgical options have been pursued to attempt to slow intestinal transit, taper dilated bowel, and promote intestinal adaptation. The purpose of this chapter is to review the current literature on autologous intestinal reconstruction surgery, including a brief historical perspective, descriptions of procedures, and reported surgical outcomes.
