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01-06-2019 | Original Article

Autologous intestinal reconstruction: a single institution study of the serial transverse enteroplasty (STEP) and the longitudinal intestinal lengthening and tailoring (LILT)

Authors: Adil A. Shah, Mikael Petrosyan, Ashanti L. Franklin, Alfred A. Chahine, Clarivet Torres, Anthony D. Sandler

Published in: Pediatric Surgery International | Issue 6/2019

Abstract

Purpose

To review the effectiveness of the longitudinal intestinal lengthening and tailoring (LILT) and serial transverse enteroplasty (STEP) operations in a cohort of patients with short bowel syndrome (SBS).

Methods

We conducted a retrospective analysis of children with SBS treated at our institution from 2004 until 2014. Children aged 0 days to 18 years with SBS who underwent autologous intestinal reconstruction were included in the study.

Results

Twenty-two SBS patients underwent 31 different lengthening procedures (LP). Seventeen patients underwent their primary lengthening procedures at our institution: 9 (53%) patients underwent a LILT, 7 (41%) underwent a STEP and 1 (6%) had a simultaneous LILT and STEP procedure. 12/22 patients had a second STEP, two had a third STEP and one patient had an intestinal transplantation after the LP. Median intestinal length at the time of surgery was 25 cm (range 12–90 cm). There was no difference in gain of intestinal length after LILT vs. STEP (p = 0.74). Length of stay and initiation of feeds were similar. Serum albumin increased after autologous bowel lengthening (p < 0.001). 50% were weaned off parenteral nutrition (PN) (5/9 of the LILT, 1/7 of the STEP, 1/1 of the combined LILT/STEP). There were no surgical complications or deaths.

Conclusion

In patients with SBS, LILT and STEP procedures are effective for autologous intestinal reconstruction and enable intestinal rehabilitation.

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Title: Autologous intestinal reconstruction: a single institution study of the serial transverse enteroplasty (STEP) and the longitudinal intestinal lengthening and tailoring (LILT)
Authors: Adil A. Shah
Mikael Petrosyan
Ashanti L. Franklin
Alfred A. Chahine
Clarivet Torres
Anthony D. Sandler
Publication date: 01-06-2019
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: Pediatric Surgery International / Issue 6/2019
Print ISSN: 0179-0358
Electronic ISSN: 1437-9813
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00383-019-04468-3

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Autologous intestinal reconstruction: a single institution study of the serial transverse enteroplasty (STEP) and the longitudinal intestinal lengthening and tailoring (LILT)

Abstract

Purpose

Methods

Results

Conclusion

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Abstract

Purpose

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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