Modified Martin Procedure for Megacystis Microcolon Intestinal Hypoperistalsis Syndrome (MMIHS).

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To evaluate the therapeutic effect of the modified Martin procedure for patients with megacystis microcolon intestinal hypoperistalsis syndrome (MMIHS).

Methods

The authors retrospectively analyzed the medical records of patients diagnosed with MMIHS who underwent surgical treatment at their institute between August 2019 and June 2023. The modified Martin procedure and Bishop-Koop procedure were performed for the patients. Data, including demographics, operative time, intraoperative blood loss, complications and clinical outcomes, were collected.

Results

A total of 11 children with MMIHS were enrolled in this study. The mean age of the patients was 4.08 ± 1.69 y, and seven cases (63.64%) were male. The average operation time was 312.09 ± 108.88 min, with an

SUBMITTER: Tian L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12647210 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature