Journal of pediatric surgery
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Gastrografin was used to relieve subacute intestinal obstruction due to Ascaris lumbricoides in children. This hyperosmolar and wetting agent proved to be highly efficient to achieve this goal. Statistical evaluation of the hospital stay and first bowel action showed a significant difference between the treated "gastrografin group' and the untreated by gastrografin "control group,' in favor of the "gastrografin group.' Our data strongly suggest the use of Gastrografin in subacute intestinal obstruction due to Ascaris lumbricoides. This treatment should be instituted provided the patient has been adequately hydrated prior to administration.
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Gastric replacement of the esophagus using the posterior mediastinal route is reported in four infants with esophageal atresia without tracheoesophageal fistula. The procedure is recommended for the ease with which the operation can be performed and the low incidence of anastomotic complications. Growth and development in the short-term follow-up has been satisfactory and reflux has not been a problem.