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Indications for internal stenting in intestinal obstruction

R W Kieffer1, A A Neshat, L M Perez

  • 1Surgical Service, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Asheville, NC 28805.

Military Medicine
|July 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Internal stenting for intestinal adhesions showed a 25% in-hospital mortality rate. This surgical technique should be cautiously used, especially for severe cases of small bowel obstruction.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Innovation
  • Abdominal Surgery

Background:

  • Intestinal adhesions are a common complication of abdominal surgery.
  • Adhesions can lead to small bowel obstruction, causing significant morbidity.
  • Sutureless plication (internal stenting) is a technique explored for managing adhesions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of internal stenting for intestinal adhesions.
  • To assess the outcomes and complications associated with this surgical approach.

Main Methods:

  • Internal stenting (sutureless plication) was performed in 16 patients with intestinal adhesions.
  • Patient outcomes, including recurrent obstruction and other complications, were monitored.
  • In-hospital mortality was recorded.

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Main Results:

  • Four out of 16 patients (25%) experienced recurrent obstruction.
  • Three patients had other complications: retained tube, jejunostomy-site abscess, and intestinal fistulization.
  • The in-hospital mortality rate was 25% (four patients).

Conclusions:

  • Internal stenting for intestinal adhesions is associated with significant risks.
  • Cautious use is recommended, particularly in severe adhesive small bowel obstruction with multiple enterotomies.
  • This technique may be best reserved for complex cases where other options are limited.