2018
Retracing our STEPs: Four decades of progress in intestinal lengthening procedures for short bowel syndrome
Greig CJ, Oh PS, Gross ER, Cowles RA. Retracing our STEPs: Four decades of progress in intestinal lengthening procedures for short bowel syndrome. The American Journal Of Surgery 2018, 217: 772-782. PMID: 30514435, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2018.11.025.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsShort bowel syndromeBowel syndromeReversed intestinal segmentInnovative new treatmentsBowel dilationIntestinal rehabilitationIntestinal failureBowel lengthSurgical managementBacterial overgrowthIntestinal adaptationColonic transpositionPatient outcomesSurgical techniqueLengthening surgeryIntestinal segmentsArtificial valvesNew treatmentsSyndromeCare paradigmPoor motilityBirthOutcomesTransit timeLong term
2017
Gastric Transposition in Infants and Children
Cowles R, Coran A. Gastric Transposition in Infants and Children. 2017, 313-320. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-11202-7_28.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsGastric transpositionEsophageal atresiaExcellent long-term outcomesCorrosive esophageal injuryStandard surgical approachLong-term outcomesLong-gap esophageal atresiaSignificant adverse effectsEsophageal replacement proceduresCaustic ingestionPulmonary functionEsophageal injuryColon interpositionExcellent outcomesSurgical approachEsophageal replacementTracheoesophageal fistulaReplacement conduitSurgical techniqueFunctional esophagusGastrointestinal tractMinimal refluxOral consumptionTransposition procedureEsophagus