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Need To Worry About Premature Child S Intestine?

Our Extreemly Premature son (born 17 weeks early) had bowel reconstructive surgery and as a result his appendix and Ileocecal valve were removed leaving him with 50 CM of Small Intestine. All Large Intestine still intact. I keep reading how some have problems and others not. His dr s do not seem concerned because he has good intestinal length. Should I be worried?
Mon, 30 Mar 2015
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Hi.. it will depend on how much he will be cope up with as he starts growing up. But as of now, if he is gaining weight well and not having vomiting or diarrhea, you need not worry. Future prognosis will based on his growth and development.
regards - Dr. Sumanth
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Need To Worry About Premature Child S Intestine?

Hi.. it will depend on how much he will be cope up with as he starts growing up. But as of now, if he is gaining weight well and not having vomiting or diarrhea, you need not worry. Future prognosis will based on his growth and development. regards - Dr. Sumanth