Abstract
Anastomotic ulceration is a known complication of short gut syndrome, which can be complicated by concurrent iron deficiency and chronic bleeding. Diagnosis is confirmed through endoscopy, typically performed for the investigation of severe anemia. Inflammatory colitis in short gut syndrome has been previously reported; therefore, it is important to treat both ulceration and inflammation. Currently, no effective therapies are available. Herein, we describe the case of a child with short gut syndrome who subsequently developed anastomotic ulcers with recurrent severe bleeding and was successfully treated with endoscopic argon plasma cauterization for circumferential ulcerations, followed by a prolonged course of oral enteric budesonide. This intervention could be a potential and beneficial nonsurgical treatment for anastomotic ulceration.
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