Single-incision pediatric endosurgery-assisted ileocecectomy for resection of a NEC stricture

Pediatr Surg Int. 2011 Dec;27(12):1351-3. doi: 10.1007/s00383-011-2884-6. Epub 2011 Apr 3.

Abstract

A single-incision pediatric endosurgery (SIPES) has not been typically used for operations in premature infants yet. We report a case of a 3-month-old 25-week premature infant who underwent SIPES-assisted ileocecal resection for a stricture after medically treated necrotizing enterocolitis. The patient recovered uneventfully, and was discharged on full feeds 15 postoperatively with virtually no appreciable scar. SIPES is a reasonable alternative for NEC stricture resection in premature infants. Prematurity should not be considered a contraindication to single-incision endosurgery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anastomosis, Surgical
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage
  • Cecum / surgery*
  • Enterocolitis, Necrotizing / complications*
  • Enterocolitis, Necrotizing / diagnosis
  • Enterocolitis, Necrotizing / drug therapy
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Ileum / surgery*
  • Infant
  • Injections, Intravenous
  • Intestinal Obstruction / diagnosis
  • Intestinal Obstruction / etiology
  • Intestinal Obstruction / surgery*
  • Laparoscopy / methods*
  • Male
  • Radiography, Abdominal

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents