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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Gastrointestinal Surgery
  • Surgical Outcomes

Background:

  • Intra-abdominal adhesions are a common complication following abdominal surgery.
  • Adhesions can lead to serious conditions such as adhesive small bowel obstruction (ASBO), chronic abdominal pain, and female infertility.
  • Long-term outcomes after infant laparotomy are not well-documented.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the incidence of long-term adhesive small bowel obstruction (ASBO) after infant laparotomy.
  • To identify risk factors associated with ASBO and related morbidity in this population.
  • To evaluate the long-term consequences of infant laparotomy, including chronic pain and infertility.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective cohort study of infants who underwent laparotomy between 1976 and 2011.
  • Data collection through medical records review and patient questionnaires.
  • Analysis of incidence, risk factors, and long-term morbidity, including ASBO, chronic pain, and infertility.

Main Results:

  • A total of 898 patients were analyzed with a median follow-up of 14.7 years.
  • The incidence of ASBO requiring relaparotomy was 12.6% (113 patients), with 69.9% occurring within 2 years of initial surgery.
  • Highest ASBO incidence observed in patients with Hirschsprung's disease (29%), malrotation (29%), intestinal atresia (28%), and necrotizing enterocolitis (25%).
  • Independent risk factors for ASBO included lengthy surgery (HR 1.25), stoma formation (HR 1.72), and postoperative complications (HR 1.81).
  • Chronic abdominal pain was reported by 24.0% of patients, and 13.8% of women reported infertility.

Conclusions:

  • The incidence of adhesive small bowel obstruction following laparotomy in infancy is notably high.
  • Early identification of risk factors and potential complications is crucial for managing patients who underwent infant laparotomy.
  • Long-term surveillance is warranted for infants undergoing laparotomy due to the significant risk of ASBO and associated morbidity.