Function of mechanically lengthened jejunum after restoration into continuity |
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Authors: | Veronica F Sullins Justin P Wagner Christopher M Walthers Elvin K Chiang Steven L Lee Benjamin M Wu James CY Dunn |
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Institution: | 1. Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095–1749, USA;2. Department of Bioengineering, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095–7098, USA |
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Abstract: | PurposeDistraction enterogenesis is a potential treatment for patients with short bowel syndrome. We previously demonstrated successful lengthening of jejunum using a degradable spring device in rats. Absorptive function of the lengthened jejunum after restoration into intestinal continuity needs to be determined.MethodsEncapsulated polycaprolactone springs were placed into isolated jejunal segments in rats for four weeks. Lengthened segments of jejunum were subsequently restored into intestinal continuity. Absorption studies were performed by placing a mixture of a non-absorbable substrate and glucose into the lumen of the restored jejunum.ResultsRestored jejunal segments demonstrated visible peristalsis at specimen retrieval. Compared to normal jejunal controls, restored segments demonstrated equal water absorption and greater glucose absorption. Restored segments had thicker smooth muscle, increased villus height, increased crypt depth, and decreased sucrase activity compared to normal jejunum. The density of enteric ganglia increased after restoration to near normal levels in the submucosa and to normal levels in the myenteric plexus.ConclusionJejunum lengthened with a degradable device demonstrates peristaltic and enzymatic activity as well as glucose and water absorption after restoration into intestinal continuity. Our findings further demonstrate the therapeutic potential of a degradable device. |
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Keywords: | Mechanical enterogenesis Bowel lengthening Distraction enterogenesis Short bowel syndrome Degradable lengthening device Glucose absorption |
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