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[The Lester Martin operation in an infant]
La Pediatria Medica E Chirurgica : Medical and Surgical Pediatrics
|November 1, 1983
Summary
The Lester Martin repair successfully treated total colonic and distal ileal aganglionosis in an infant. This case suggests the procedure may be suitable for younger infants, yielding satisfactory results.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Gastrointestinal Surgery
- Congenital Disorders
Background:
- Hirschsprung disease, characterized by aganglionosis of the distal bowel, typically affects the colon.
- Total colonic aganglionosis and distal ileal involvement are rare, severe forms requiring complex surgical management.
- The Lester Martin repair is a recognized surgical technique for aganglionosis.
Observation:
- A case report details the Lester Martin repair in a 3.4 Kg infant with total colonic and distal ileal aganglionosis.
- The infant's weight and the extent of aganglionosis presented a significant surgical challenge.
Findings:
- The Lester Martin repair was performed with a satisfactory outcome in this infant.
- The successful application in this case supports the procedure's efficacy for extensive aganglionosis.
Implications:
- This case suggests that the Lester Martin repair might be applicable at a younger age than conventionally performed.
- Further investigation into earlier application of this repair could improve outcomes for infants with extensive intestinal aganglionosis.
- The findings contribute to the understanding of surgical options for rare and severe forms of Hirschsprung disease.