Abstract

Aim:Six children with adhesive obstruction in the postoperative period were treated with stenting the small bowel with long intestinal tube.Materials and Methods:In two children the stenting was done through jejunostomy, and in the other four through the base of appendix.Results:During a follow-up period of 2-14 years, there had been no recurrence.Conclusions:Use of an intraluminal tube stent in preventing recurrent small bowel obstruction due to adhesions is safe and effective when used on appropriately selected patients.

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