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[Changes in blood composition and properties in children with external fistulae]
Insights
Small intestine fistulas in children cause blood volume loss and clotting issues. Treatment with blood flow-improving drugs and anticoagulants showed positive outcomes in both pediatric patients and dogs.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Hematology
- Gastroenterology
Context:
- Small intestine fistulas present a significant clinical challenge.
- Understanding the hematological impact is crucial for patient management.
Purpose:
- To investigate the blood composition and properties in children with small intestine fistulas.
- To compare findings with experimental canine models.
- To evaluate the efficacy of specific therapeutic interventions.
Summary:
- Children with small intestine fistulas exhibited hypovolemia, electrolyte imbalances, increased hematocrit and viscosity.
- Coagulogram and thromboelastogram tests indicated disseminated intravascular coagulation.
- Similar hematological changes were observed in dogs with duodenal fistulas.
Impact:
- Findings highlight critical hematological derangements associated with small intestine fistulas.
- Therapeutic strategies involving rheological agents and anticoagulants demonstrate improved treatment outcomes.
- This research provides insights for managing complex surgical cases and their systemic effects.
Abstract:
The investigation of the composition and properties of blood in 20 children with small intestine fistulas has revealed hypovolemia, disorders in the electrolyte composition, increased hematocrit and viscosity, changes of tests of coagulogram and thromboelastogram pointing to disseminated intravascular coagulation. Similar changes were noted in experimental studies in 20 dogs with duodenal fistulas. Drugs improving rheological properties of blood and anticoagulants gave better results of the treatment.
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