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The aim is to evaluate the reliability of bowel dilatation as an indication for autologous intestinal reconstruction surgery in pediatric patients.

February 9, 2026Journal of Pediatric Surgery0 citationsOpen Access

Efficacy of autologous intestinal reconstruction surgery on bowel dilatation in pediatric small bowel syndrome

ONOona NieminenUniversity of Helsinki AMAnnika MutanenUniversity of Helsinki MHMaria HukkinenUniversity of Helsinki

Key Points

The aim is to evaluate the reliability of bowel dilatation as an indication for autologous intestinal reconstruction surgery in pediatric patients.
Assessment of bowel dilatation before and after surgery
Monitoring postoperative recovery related to bowel function
Evaluation of the weaning process from parenteral nutrition
Bowel dilatation was found to be an unreliable indicator for surgery alone.
Postoperative reduction of bowel dilatation correlated with successful weaning off parenteral nutrition.

Abstract

Our findings suggest that bowel dilatation is unreliable sole indication for AIR surgery, while effective postoperative reduction of dilatation was associated with weaning off PN.

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