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What Causes Short Bowel Syndrome?
Question: 6 mnth child with history of Malrotation and Volvulus – correction of Malrotation and appendectomy done in Oct 2016 at 3 mnth age, please suggest what will be the future complications, chances of recurrence and is there any follow up investigation or treatment requried, currently child is stable and not on any treatment
Brief Answer:
Suggestions post surgery
Detailed Answer:
Hi...Greetings from XXXXXXX I understand your concern.
Usually after this surgery, depending on how much bowel has been resected, there can be development of short bowel syndrome. These infants require frequent monitoring of growth parameters during the immediate postoperative period to ensure adequate weight, length, and head circumference gains. Patients may develop iron, folic acid, and vitamin B-12 deficiencies due to malabsorption depending on how much bowel is resected.
With this tip, you can discuss with your pediatrician and can be under appropriate follow up.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Suggestions post surgery
Detailed Answer:
Hi...Greetings from XXXXXXX I understand your concern.
Usually after this surgery, depending on how much bowel has been resected, there can be development of short bowel syndrome. These infants require frequent monitoring of growth parameters during the immediate postoperative period to ensure adequate weight, length, and head circumference gains. Patients may develop iron, folic acid, and vitamin B-12 deficiencies due to malabsorption depending on how much bowel is resected.
With this tip, you can discuss with your pediatrician and can be under appropriate follow up.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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