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Cir Pediatr ; 33(1): 25-29, 2020 Jan 20.
Article in English, Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32166920

ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION: Ovarian transposition is a surgical procedure allowing gonadal mobilization from a radiation spotlight to a safer, radiation therapy-free place in patients receiving abdominal or pelvic radiation therapy. And these patients can be managed using minimally invasive surgery. Although some authors have reported good results in fertility preservation with this technique, there are no long-term studies in the pediatric population. We present our results with this procedure in our oncological patients from the last decade. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Retrospective review of medical reports of patients who underwent laparoscopic ovarian transposition in our pediatric oncological surgery unit from 2008 to 2018. The technique varied depending on age, irradiation zone, and concomitant oncological resections. RESULTS: A total of 21 ovarian transpositions were successfully performed in 13 patients. Eight were bilateral, four were left and only one was right. An ovarian cortex cryopreservation was simultaneously carried out in all patients. Eleven procedures were completed laparoscopically, and the suspensory ovarian ligament was divided in sixteen cases. The Fallopian tube was divided in one case, and a simple ovarian transposition was conducted in five cases. Mean hospital stay was 2.4 days, and no complications in the immediate postoperative period were noted. CONCLUSION: Ovarian transposition is a feasible, safe technique. These patients require an extended follow-up to assess ovarian function after oncological treatment.


INTRODUCCION: La transposición ovárica es una técnica quirúrgica que permite alejar los ovarios de la zona de irradiación en pacientes que van a recibir radioterapia abdominal o pélvica. Se han descrito buenas tasas de conservación de función. Sin embargo, no existen estudios en pacientes pediátricos. Presentamos nuestra serie de pacientes intervenidas en nuestro centro. MATERIAL Y METODOS: Estudio retrospectivo de pacientes a las que se le realizó transposición ovárica en nuestra unidad de cirugía oncológica pediátrica entre los años 2008 y 2018. La técnica empleada dependió de la edad, la zona de la irradiación y de la asociación o no con la cirugía del tumor primario. RESULTADOS: Durante el periodo de estudio se realizaron un total de 21 transposiciones ováricas en 13 pacientes (8 bilaterales, 4 izquierdas y 1 derecha). En todos los casos se realizó criopreservación de corteza ovárica dentro del programa de preservación de fertilidad. Once de las 13 intervenciones fueron por laparoscopia, seccionándose el ligamento tubo-ovárico en 16 unidades y en 5 se realizó transposición ovárica simple. La estancia hospitalaria media fue de 2,4 días sin registrarse ninguna complicación en el postoperatorio. Actualmente 9 pacientes continúan seguimiento en sus unidades de oncología pediátrica de referencia, sin haberse notificado ninguna complicación. CONCLUSION: La transposición ovárica es una técnica segura y reproducible. Estas pacientes requieren un seguimiento prolongado para conocer el estado de los ovarios tras el tratamiento oncológico.


Subject(s)
Fertility Preservation/methods , Laparoscopy/methods , Ovary/surgery , Pelvic Neoplasms/surgery , Adolescent , Child , Child, Preschool , Cryopreservation/methods , Female , Follow-Up Studies , Humans , Length of Stay , Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures , Retrospective Studies
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Cir. pediátr ; 33(1): 25-29, ene. 2020. tab, ilus
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-186134

ABSTRACT

Introducción: La transposición ovárica es una técnica quirúrgica que permite alejar los ovarios de la zona de irradiación en pacientes que van a recibir radioterapia abdominal o pélvica. Se han descrito buenas tasas de conservación de función. Sin embargo, no existen estudios en pacientes pediátricos. Presentamos nuestra serie de pacientes intervenidas en nuestro centro. Material y métodos: Estudio retrospectivo de pacientes a las que se le realizó transposición ovárica en nuestra unidad de cirugía oncológica pediátrica entre los años 2008 y 2018. La técnica empleada dependió de la edad, la zona de la irradiación y de la asociación o no con la cirugía del tumor primario. Resultados: Durante el periodo de estudio se realizaron un total de 21 transposiciones ováricas en 13 pacientes (8 bilaterales, 4 izquierdas y 1 derecha). En todos los casos se realizó criopreservación de corteza ovárica dentro del programa de preservación de fertilidad. Once de las 13 intervenciones fueron por laparoscopia, seccionándose el ligamento tubo-ovárico en 16 unidades y en 5 se realizó transposición ovárica sim-ple. La estancia hospitalaria media fue de 2,4 días sin registrarse ninguna complicación en el postoperatorio. Actualmente 9 pacientes continúan seguimiento en sus unidades de oncología pediátrica de referencia, sin haberse notificado ninguna complicación. Conclusión: La transposición ovárica es una técnica segura y reproducible. Estas pacientes requieren un seguimiento prolongado para conocer el estado de los ovarios tras el tratamiento oncológico


Introduction: Ovarian transposition is a surgical procedure allow-ing gonadal mobilization from a radiation spotlight to a safer, radiation therapy-free place in patients receiving abdominal or pelvic radiation therapy. And these patients can be managed using minimally invasive surgery. Although some authors have reported good results in fertility preservation with this technique, there are no long-term studies in the pediatric population. We present our results with this procedure in our oncological patients from the last decade. Materials and methods: Retrospective review of medical reports of patients who underwent laparoscopic ovarian transposition in our pediatric oncological surgery unit from 2008 to 2018. The technique varied depending on age, irradiation zone, and concomitant oncologi-cal resections. Results: A total of 21 ovarian transpositions were successfully per-formed in 13 patients. Eight were bilateral, four were left and only one was right. An ovarian cortex cryopreservation was simultaneously carried out in all patients. Eleven procedures were completed laparoscopically, and the suspensory ovarian ligament was divided in sixteen cases. The Fallopian tube was divided in one case, and a simple ovarian transposition was conducted in five cases. Mean hospital stay was 2.4 days, and no complications in the immediate postoperative period were noted. Conclusion: Ovarian transposition is a feasible, safe technique. These patients require an extended follow-up to assess ovarian function after oncological treatment


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Child , Adolescent , Fertility Preservation/methods , Fertility Preservation/trends , Tertiary Healthcare , Cryopreservation/methods , Ovariectomy/methods , Retrospective Studies , Postoperative Complications , Epidemiology, Descriptive , Ovary/surgery , Radiotherapy/methods , Laparoscopy
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Cir. pediátr ; 28(1): 10-14, ene. 2015. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-143392

ABSTRACT

Introducción. La enterocolitis necrotizante y la perforación intestinal aislada (PIA) son dos entidades distintas, pero la literatura las analiza de forma conjunta frecuentemente. Presentamos nuestra serie de casos de PIA con tratamiento quirúrgico mediante laparotomía. Material y métodos. Estudio retrospectivo de los neonatos intervenidos por PIA entre 2002-2013. Dividimos la muestra en dos grupos: grupo O (laparotomía y derivación intestinal) y grupo S (laparotomía y reparación primaria de la perforación). Comparamos las siguientes variables principales: mortalidad, aparición de complicaciones y el tiempo hasta finalizar la nutrición parenteral (NPT). Para el estudio de las variables cualitativas utilizamos la prueba 'ji'2 y para analizar el tiempo de NPT usamos la prueba de Kaplan Meier y comparamos las curvas con el test log-rank. Resultados. Se incluyeron 34 pacientes. La distribución por grupos fue: 14 en el grupo O y 20 en el grupo S. En el grupo O fallecieron cuatro pacientes (28,6%) y en el grupo S fallecieron seis (30,0%), no existiendo diferencias significativas en la mortalidad entre ambos grupos ("ji"2= 0,08; p= 0,9). Cuatro pacientes (28,6%) del grupo O presentaron complicaciones frente a siete (35%) del grupo S, no existiendo diferencias significativas en los resultados ("ji"2= 0,1; p= 0,7). La mediana de días de NPT postquirúrgica fue de 38 días en el grupo O y 34 en el grupo S, sin diferencias significativas entre ambos ("ji"2= 1,4; p= 0,2). Conclusiones. En este estudio no se encontraron diferencias significativas tras comparar la técnica quirúrgica escogida para el tratamiento por laparotomía de los pacientes con PIA


Introduction. Necrotizing enterocolitis and isolated intestinal perforation (IIP) are two different entities that have been often analysed together in the literature. We present our series of IIP cases who received surgical treatment by laparotomy. Material and methods. A retrospective cohort study was conducted with neonates diagnosed of IPP and operated on between 2002 and 2013. We divided the sample into two groups: group O (laparotomy and ostomy) and Group S (laparotomy and primary repair of the perforation). We compared the following variables: mortality, development of complications and number of days of total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Categorical variables were compared with the 'ji'2 test. Time of TPN was analysed with Kaplan Meier curves and comparison between groups with the log-rank test. Results. Thirty-four patients underwent surgery. Fourteen patients were included in group O and 20 in group S. Four (28,6%) cases died in group O and six (30.0%) in group S: no statistically significant differences were found in mortality ("ji"2= 0.08; p= 0.9). Four (28,6%) patients in group O presented complications compared with 7 (35%) in group S: there were no statistically significant differences ("ji"2= 0.1; p= 0.7). The median number of days of TPN was 38 in group O and 34 in group S: no significant differences were found ("ji"2= 1.4; p = 0.2). Conclusions. No significant differences were found in terms of mortality, surgical complications and TPN between patients with IIP treated with primary anastomosis and patients treated with an ostomy


Subject(s)
Humans , Infant, Newborn , Intestinal Perforation/surgery , Enterocolitis, Necrotizing/surgery , Laparotomy/methods , Infant, Newborn, Diseases/surgery , Enterocolitis, Necrotizing/diagnosis , Diagnosis, Differential , Anastomosis, Surgical/methods
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Cir Pediatr ; 28(1): 10-14, 2015 Jan 13.
Article in Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-27775265

ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION: Necrotizing enterocolitis and isolated intestinal perforation (IIP) are two different entities that have been often analysed together in the literature. We present our series of IIP cases who received surgical treatment by laparotomy. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A retrospective cohort study was conducted with neonates diagnosed of IPP and operated on between 2002 and 2013. We divided the sample into two groups: group O (laparotomy and ostomy) and Group S (laparotomy and primary repair of the perforation). We compared the following variables: mortality, development of complications and number of days of total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Categorical variables were compared with the χ2 test. Time of TPN was analysed with Kaplan Meier curves and comparison between groups with the log-rank test. RESULTS: Thirty-four patients underwent surgery. Fourteen patients were included in group O and 20 in group S. Four (28,6%) cases died in group O and six (30.0%) in group S: no statistically significant differences were found in mortality (χ2= 0.08; p= 0.9). Four (28,6%) patients in group O presented complications compared with 7 (35%) in group S: there were no statistically significant differences (χ2= 0.1; p= 0.7). The median number of days of TPN was 38 in group O and 34 in group S: no significant differences were found (χ2= 1.4; p = 0.2). CONCLUSIONS: No significant differences were found in terms of mortality, surgical complications and TPN between patients with IIP treated with primary anastomosis and patients treated with an ostomy.


INTRODUCCION: La enterocolitis necrotizante y la perforación intestinal aislada (PIA) son dos entidades distintas, pero la literatura las analiza de forma conjunta frecuentemente. Presentamos nuestra serie de casos de PIA con tratamiento quirúrgico mediante laparotomía. MATERIAL Y METODOS: Estudio retrospectivo de los neonatos intervenidos por PIA entre 2002-2013. Dividimos la muestra en dos grupos: grupo O (laparotomía y derivación intestinal) y grupo S (laparotomía y reparación primaria de la perforación). Comparamos las siguientes variables principales: mortalidad, aparición de complicaciones y el tiempo hasta finalizar la nutrición parenteral (NPT). Para el estudio de las variables cualitativas utilizamos la prueba χ2 y para analizar el tiempo de NPT usamos la prueba de Kaplan Meier y comparamos las curvas con el test log-rank. RESULTADOS: Se incluyeron 34 pacientes. La distribución por grupos fue: 14 en el grupo O y 20 en el grupo S. En el grupo O fallecieron cuatro pacientes (28,6%) y en el grupo S fallecieron seis (30,0%), no existiendo diferencias significativas en la mortalidad entre ambos grupos (χ2= 0,08; p= 0,9). Cuatro pacientes (28,6%) del grupo O presentaron complicaciones frente a siete (35%) del grupo S, no existiendo diferencias significativas en los resultados (χ2= 0,1; p= 0,7). La mediana de días de NPT postquirúrgica fue de 38 días en el grupo O y 34 en el grupo S, sin diferencias significativas entre ambos (χ2= 1,4; p= 0,2). CONCLUSIONES: En este estudio no se encontraron diferencias significativas tras comparar la técnica quirúrgica escogida para el tratamiento por laparotomía de los pacientes con PIA.

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Cir Pediatr ; 28(2): 55-58, 2015 Apr 15.
Article in Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-27775282

ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION: In more than 50% of the necrotizing enterocolitis that underwent surgery will require an ileostomy. The optimal time to reestablish intestinal transit still is a controversial subject. Many times ileostomies cause medical issues that require early intestinal reconstruction. Our objective is to compare the early closure against late close, being the shift point 35 days according to other published research. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Retrospective study off all patients that in the last 10 years have had an episode of necrotizing enterocolitis which required an intestinal derivation like ileostomy. RESULTS: We studied 39 patients, 22 had an early closure (EC) and 17 in had a late closure (LC). There were statistically significant differences in age and weight between both groups, being younger in the EC group (p<0,05). All the morbidity factors were greater in the EC group (days of parenteral nutrition, days of central venous catheter, inotropic use, surgical wound infection and intestinal occlusions). The days of mechanical ventilation were greater in the EC group (2,33 vs p=0,017). The rate of reoperation was higher in the EC group (31%) against the LE group (17%). CONCLUSIONS: It is necessary to perform prospective studies with larger number of patients to be able to recommend a late closure ileostomy. In our experience the early closure has more morbidity and a higher rate of surgical reoperations.


INTRODUCCION: En más del 50% de las enterocolitis necrotizantes intervenidas es necesario realizar una ileostomía. El tiempo óptimo para restablecer el tránsito intestinal continúa siendo un tema controvertido. En muchas ocasiones las ileostomías dan problemas, requiriendo una reconstrucción precoz. El objetivo es comparar el cierre precoz con el cierre diferido, estableciendo el punto de corte en 35 días, desde el momento de realización del estoma, de acuerdo con otros trabajos publicados así como con la práctica realizada en nuestro hospital.. MATERIAL Y METODOS: Revisión retrospectiva de todos los pacientes que en los últimos diez años han presentado un episodio de enterocolitis necrotizante en nuestro hospital, precisando una derivación intestinal tipo ileostomía y en los que, además, se realizó el cierre de la misma. RESULTADOS: Se han estudiado 39 pacientes, en 22 se realizó un cierre precoz (CP) y en 17 un cierre diferido (CD). En ambos grupos, la edad y el peso presentaron diferencias estadísticamente significativas, siendo menores en el grupo de CP (p<0,05). Todas las variables de morbilidad estudiadas fueron mayores en el grupo de CP (días de nutrición parenteral total, días de catéter venoso central, uso de inotrópicos, infección de herida quirúrgica y oclusiones intestinales). Los días de ventilación mecánica fueron mayores en el grupo CP (2,33 vs 0 p=0,017). La tasa de reintervención quirúrgica fue mayor en el grupo CP (31%) frente al grupo CD (17%). CONCLUSIONES: Es necesario realizar estudios prospectivos y con mayor número de pacientes para poder recomendar un cierre diferido. En nuestra experiencia el cierre precoz presenta mayor morbilidad, así como mayor tasa de reintervenciones.

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Cir Pediatr ; 27(1): 1-5, 2014 Jan.
Article in Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-24783638

ABSTRACT

Classic treatment for pyriform sinus fistula (PSF) has been surgical excision; however, less invasive therapeutic alternatives whose aim is the obliteration of the sinus have been described subsequently. The authors present a technical modification of endoscopic sclerosis with diathermy (ESD): continuous infusion of air flow through the flexible endoscope was used to distend the pyriform sinus and facilitate recognition of the fistula opening. The sinus obliteration was performed with a wire guide and diathermy. In the last 15 years, 9 patients were diagnosed of suffering from PSF in our institution. Initial treatment was antibiotics therapy associated in some cases to cervical abscess drainage. Fistulectomy was performed in 4 cases and ESD in 4. The ninth patient received both treatments, performing electrocauterization after a surgical recurrence. Three of the patients who underwent surgery relapsed; none treated by ESD did, or had any complications. In our experience, endoscopic sclerosis with pneumatic distension is a simple technique, reproducible, not invasive and very effective; hence we consider it might become a first line therapy for PSF.


Subject(s)
Diathermy/methods , Endoscopy/methods , Fistula/surgery , Pyriform Sinus/abnormalities , Abscess , Child , Child, Preschool , Dilatation/methods , Electrocoagulation/methods , Female , Fistula/pathology , Humans , Infant , Male , Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures/methods , Recurrence , Reproducibility of Results
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Cir. pediátr ; 27(1): 1-5, ene. 2014. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-120704

ABSTRACT

El tratamiento clásico de la fístula seno piriforme (FSP) ha sido la exéresis quirúrigca del trayecto fistuloso, sin embargo posteriormente se han desarollado alternativas menos invasivas que tratan de obliterar el seno. Los autores presentan una modificación técnica de la esclerosis endoscópica con diatermia (ED): aplicar un flujo de aire fl ujo de aire continuo a través del endoscopio fl exible que favorece la distensión del seno piriforme y así la visualización del orifi cio de apertura de la fístula. Se utilizó una guía metálica y diatermia para obliterar el trayecto fi stuloso. En los últimos 15 años se diagnosticaron 9 pacientes de FSP en nuestro centro. El tra-tamiento inicial fue antibioterapia, en algunos casos asociada al drenaje del absceso cervical. Se procedió a la fi stulectomía en 4 casos y a la ED en otros 4. El noveno paciente recibió tratamiento mixto, realizando la electrocauterización tras una recidiva quirúrgica. Mientras que tres casos tratados quirúrgicamente recidivaron, ninguno tratado mediante ED lo hizo ni presentó complicaciones. En nuestra experiencia, la es-clerosis endoscópica con distensión neumática es una técnica sencilla, reproducible, poco agresiva y muy efectiva, por lo que creemos que podría convertirse en la terapia de primera elección para esta patología


Classis treatment for pyriform sinus fistula (PSF) has been surgical excision: however, less invasive therapeutic alternatives whose aim is the obliteration of the sinus have been described subsequently. The authors present a technical modification of endoscopic sclerosis with diathermy (ESD): continuous infusion of air fl ow through the fl exible endoscope was used to distend the pyriform sinus and facilitate recognition of the fi stula opening. The sinus obliteration was performed with a wire guide and diathermy. In the last 15 years, 9 patients were diagnosed of suffering from PSF in our institution. Initial treatment was antibiotics therapy associated in some cases to cervical abscess drainage. Fistulectomy was performed in 4 cases and ESD in 4. The ninth patient received both treatments, perform-ing electrocauterization after a surgical recurrence. Three of the patients who underwent surgery relapsed; none treated by ESD did, or had any complications. In our experience, endoscopic sclerosis with pneumatic distension is a simple technique, reproducible, not invasive and very ef-fective; hence we consider it might become a fi rst line therapy for PSF


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Infant , Child, Preschool , Child , Pyriform Sinus/surgery , Respiratory Tract Fistula/surgery , Sclerotherapy/methods , Endoscopy/methods , Pharynx/surgery , Thyroiditis/complications , Abscess/surgery , Cautery/methods , Retrospective Studies
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Cir. pediátr ; 25(3): 145-148, jul.-sept. 2012. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-110137

ABSTRACT

Objetivo. Presentar una nueva técnica utilizando el tubo de Kehr (TK) en las anastomosis intestinales complejas.material y métodos. Estudio retrospectivo descriptivo de 8 pacientes, intervenidos desde 2007 hasta 2011, con anastomosis intestinal tutorizada por un TK. 7 pacientes fueron operados por atresia intestinal (5 yeyunales, 1 ileal y 1 duodenal) y 1 caso por estenosis yeyunal asociada a gastrosquisis. 4 casos (50%) fueron pacientes que habían sido intervenidos previamente, y en los que existieron complicaciones con la primera cirugía. técnica quirúrgica: consiste en introducir un TK por el asa dilatada. Un extremo de la "T" del TK se deja, con una ligadura, proximal a la sutura y el otro distal a la misma, actuando como tutor transanastomó-tico. El cabo restante es abocado a la piel y utilizado para alimentación enteral. Las variables estudiadas fueron: inicio de alimentación enteral, tiempo de alimentación a través del TK, de recuperación del tránsito intestinal, tiempo hasta alimentación oral completa y complicaciones. Resultados. No se presentaron complicaciones derivadas de la técnica. La alimentación se inició a través del TK entre 2º-10º día (mediana: 4.5), con una duración de 4-33 días (mediana: 7). Iniciaron tránsito intestinal con deposiciones entre el 2º-7º día (mediana: 3,5). Los pacientes que habían sido intervenidos previamente presentaban signos de colestasis y sepsis, que se solucionaron tras la cirugía. El TK se mantuvo entre 11-51 días (mediana: 22), retirándose sin incidencias. Conclusiones. Este estudio preliminar sugiere que el uso de TK en anastomosis complejas presenta ventajas, como la alimentación enteral precoz y tutorización de la sutura previniendo su acodamiento. Este procedimiento no ha sido reportado en la literatura consultada (AU)


Objective. To present a new technique using the Kehr’s T tube (KT) in complex intestinal anastomoses. materials and methods. Restrospective descriptive analysis of 8 patients intervened from 2007 to 2011. We performed intestinal anastomoses guided by a KT in 7 patients with intestinal atresia (yeyunal n=5, ileal n=1, duodenal n=1), and in 1 patient with yeyunal stenosis associated with gastroschisis. 4 cases (50%) were reoperations because of complications after the first surgery. Surgical technique: the KT is introduced through the dilated proximal bowel. The proximal end of the "T" is tied and the distal one acts as a transanastomotic guide and feeding tube. The long end of the T is externalized through the skin and used for the administration of the enteral nutrition formula. Studied variables were: beginning of enteral feeding, feeding time through the KT, time of intestinal motility recovery, time to complete oral feeding and complications. Results. There were no complications derived from the technique. Feeding was started through the KT between day 2 and 10 (median: 4.5), with a period of 4 to 33 days (median: 7). Patients started intestinal transit between days 2 and 7 (median: 3.5). Reoperated patients showed cholestasis and/or sepsis signs, which were solved with surgery. The KT was left in place between 11-51 days (median: 22), with no complications during or after the removal. Conclusions. The results of this preliminary study suggests that the use of the KT in complex anastomoses as a transanastomotic guide and feeding tube presents advantages, such as early enteral feeding and prevention of leakage and kinking of the intestinal suture. There were no complications derived from the procedure.As far as we know, this technique has not been previously reported in the literature (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Infant, Newborn , Infant , Anastomosis, Surgical/methods , Surgical Stomas , Intestinal Atresia/surgery , Ileostomy/methods , Surgical Fixation Devices , Enteral Nutrition , Retrospective Studies
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Cir Pediatr ; 25(3): 145-8, 2012 Jul.
Article in Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23480011

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: To present a new technique using the Kehr's T tube (KT) in complex intestinal anastomoses. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Restrospective descriptive analysis of 8 patients intervened from 2007 to 2011. We performed intestinal anastomoses guided by a KT in 7 patients with intestinal atresia (yeyunal n = 5, ileal n = 1, duodenal n = 1), and in 1 patient with yeyunal stenosis associated with gastroschisis. 4 cases (50%) were reoperations because of complications after the first surgery. SURGICAL TECHNIQUE: the KT is introduced through the dilated proximal bowel. The proximal end of the "T" is tied and the distal one acts as a transanastomotic guide and feeding tube. The long end of the T is externalized through the skin and used for the administration of the enteral nutrition formula. Studied variables were: beginning of enteral feeding, feeding time through the KT, time of intestinal motility recovery, time to complete oral feeding and complications. RESULTS: There were no complications derived from the technique. Feeding was started through the KT between day 2 and 10 (median: 4.5), with a period of 4 to 33 days (median: 7). Patients started intestinal transit between days 2 and 7 (median: 3.5). Reoperated patients showed cholestasis and/or sepsis signs, which were solved with surgery. The KT was left in place between 11-51 days (median: 22), with no complications during or after the removal. CONCLUSIONS: The results of this preliminary study suggests that the use of the KT in complex anastomoses as a transanastomotic guide and feeding tube presents advantages, such as early enteral feeding and prevention of leakage and kinking of the intestinal suture. There were no complications derived from the procedure. As far as we know, this technique has not been previously reported in the literature.


Subject(s)
Intestinal Atresia/surgery , Intestines/surgery , Intubation/instrumentation , Anastomosis, Surgical/instrumentation , Female , Humans , Infant, Newborn , Male , Retrospective Studies
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