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Pediatric Bowel Lengthening Surgery: Bianchi and STEP

What You Need to Know

We may recommend a bowel lengthening procedure for children with short bowel syndrome (SBS). Children with short bowel syndrome cannot absorb the necessary nutrients and fluids and often need to receive total parenteral nutrition (TPN, or intravenous feeding).

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Bowel Lengthening Procedures at Children’s National Hospital

Surgical Procedures for Bowel Syndrome: Bowel Lengthening and Ostomy in Continuity

Bowel Lengthening and Ostomy in Continuity

Meet the Providers of Bowel Lengthening Surgery: Bianchi and STEP

Departments that Offer Bowel Lengthening Surgery: Bianchi and STEP

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    General and Thoracic Surgery

    The pediatric surgical experts at Children's National in Washington, D.C., provide advanced, comprehensive surgical care for infants, children and teenagers.

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