The evolution of the serial transverse enteroplasty for pediatric short bowel syndrome at a single institution

The serial transverse enteroplasty (STEP) tapers and lengthens the gut to improve adaptation. Mortality has decreased with multidisciplinary intestinal rehabilitation programs (IRP) allowing more time to reach adaptive potential. We reviewed our STEP experience to compare surgical outcomes between early and late eras of our IRP.

Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - February 23, 2019 Category: Surgery Authors: Kevin Fitzgerald, Mitsuru Muto, Christina Belza, Nicole De Silva, Yaron Avitzur, Paul W. Wales Source Type: research