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Colon interposition for extreme short bowel syndrome: a case report
Surgery
|September 1, 1986
Summary
Colon interposition, a surgical technique, was successfully used in an adult with extreme short bowel syndrome. This case report details the procedure in a 34-year-old woman following midgut volvulus.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology and Surgical Innovation
Background:
- Short bowel syndrome (SBS) presents significant challenges in adult patients.
- Surgical interventions for extreme SBS are limited, with few established options.
- Previous reports on colon interposition are scarce, particularly in adult SBS cases.