Short Bowel Syndrome and Use of Negative Pressure Therapy in a Male Adolescent
Matiguan E1, Boadas J1, Martínez B2*
1Resident, Pediatric Surgery Service, Dr. Jose Manuel de los Rios Children's Hospital, Venezuela.
2Pediatric Surgeon, Pediatric Surgery Service, Dr. Jose Manuel de los Rios Children's Hospital, Venezuela.
*Corresponding Author: Martínez B, Pediatric Surgeon, Pediatric Surgery Service, Dr. Jose Manuel de los Rios Children's Hospital, Venezuela.
https://doi.org/10.58624/SVOAPD.2025.04.012
Received: February 18, 2025
Published: June 23, 2025
Citation: Matiguan E, Boadas J, Martínez B. Short Bowel Syndrome and Use of Negative Pressure Therapy in a Male Adolescent. SVOA Paediatrics 2025, 4:3, 80-84. doi: 10.58624SVOAPD.2025.04.012
Abstract
Extensive intestinal resection can cause intestinal failure with an impact on nutrient absorption. The severity of the condition depends on the extent and location of the resection, as well as the underlying disease. In this case, a 16-year-old adolescent who, following multiple abdominal surgeries and ischemic bowel loss, developed short bowel syndrome, requiring parenteral nutrition and prolonged use of negative pressure therapy for the management of postoperative complications. Through a multidisciplinary approach, progressive intestinal adaptation was achieved, allowing the transition to enteral feeding and improving his nutritional status.
Keywords: Short Bowel Syndrome; Negative Pressure Therapy; Male Adolescent