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Treatment of intestinal pseudo obstruction by segmental resection

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Intestinal pseudo-obstruction refractory to medical therapy is a debilitating problem for specialists dealing with gastrointestinal disorders. We report the case of a newborn who developed severe, recurrent symptoms of intestinal obstruction, due to visceral myopathy. The case was persistently intractable to medical management, leading to repeated laparotomies. Gastrointestinal lesions showed marked dilatation of the entire digestive tract, with enlarging to enormously distended segments at two areas. Resection of these segments improved bowel function, facilitating enteral nutrition. Long-term hyperalimentation and repetitive hospitalizations were also avoided with this procedure. These results suggest that segmental resections can save unnecessary intestinal resections in cases with extensive gastrointestinal involvement.

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  1. Mersin Universitesi Tip Falkultesi, Çocuk Cerrahisi AD., Mersin, Turkey

    A. Nayci, D. Avlan, A. Polat & S. Aksoyek

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Nayci, A., Avlan, D., Polat, A. et al. Treatment of intestinal pseudo obstruction by segmental resection. Ped Surgery Int 19, 44–46 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00383-002-0885-1

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