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Local transposition flap for valve construction in short-gut syndrome
T Papaziogas1, C Mantinaos, N Galanis
1Department of Surgery II, University of Thessaloniki, Greece.
Abstract:
In 10 mongrel dogs, massive resection of small intestine was performed by removing 90% of its length. Following a period of approximately 2 months, the animals presented excessive steatorrhea and severe cachexia. Construction of a valve using a local transposition flap within the intestinal lumen near the colon resulted in a detainment of weight loss and steatorrhea. The animals were kept under observation over a period of 4 months.