Long‐Term Outcome in Patients With Short Bowel Syndrome After Longitudinal Intestinal Lengthening and Tailoring
ABSTRACT Objectives: Longitudinal intestinal lengthening and tailoring (LILT) is a well‐established surgical treatment for short bowel syndrome. It has been shown to enhance peristalsis, decrease bacterial overgrowth, and extend mucosal contact time for nutrients. We present the results of a long‐te...
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Published in | Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition Vol. 47; no. 5; pp. 573 - 578 |
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Main Authors | , , , , , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
Published |
Hagerstown, MD
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc
01.11.2008
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins |
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