A Premature Baby, Dead-Looking Bowel, and a Decision in the OR
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A Premature Baby, Dead-Looking Bowel, and a Decision in the OR

Title slide showing premature infant with intestinal anatomy illustration and text about critical surgical decision
Slide explaining the critical importance of preserving bowel length in newborns to avoid lifelong IV nutrition dependency.
Slide introducing Drs. Wales and Helmrath's approach to intestinal rehabilitation in premature infants.
Infographic showing 70-80% success rate in pediatric intestinal rehabilitation with expert photos and podcast reference.
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Carousel · Oct 2026 · 1 min read

In brief

In brief

Educational case presentation examining intraoperative decision-making when encountering questionable bowel viability in a premature infant with necrotizing enterocolitis. Explores the surgical judgment required to balance immediate resection versus intestinal preservation strategies in critically ill neonates.

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A clinical comparison chart displaying three treatment modalities in vertical columns with icons, percentage metrics, and outcome indicators. Each column uses distinct color coding and includes graphical representations of success rates, complication profiles, and patient ambulation data. The layout emphasizes quantitative comparisons through bar charts and numerical callouts.

Intestinal rehabilitation. A social-media carousel made possible by Cincinnati Children's.
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Pediatric Achalasia: Surgical Approach Comparison | Heller Myotomy: 78% Success | Esophageal Dilatation: 45% Success | POEM (Per-Oral Endoscopic Myotomy): 99% Success | Complication Rates | Training Requirements | Ambulation Outcomes | 742 Cases Reviewed | Neuroprotection Study | Placental Mesenchymal Stromal Cells | Lines A & B: 71-83% Ambulation | Without Cells: 20% Ambulation | In Utero Myelomeningocele Repair | Robotic vs Laparoscopic Surgery | Clinical Advantages | Patient Selection Factors | Pediatric Surgical Techniques

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  1. INTESTINAL REHABILITATION | Made possible by Cincinnati Children's | A DECISION IN THE OR | A premature baby. | A length of bowel that looks dead. | And a choice that will shape her whole life. | StayCurrentMD Pediatric Surgery Podcast • Intestinal Rehab Series • Ep. 2 | Swipe →
  2. INTESTINAL REHABILITATION | Made possible by Cincinnati Children's | THE INSTINCT | When bowel looks dead, the reflex is to cut it out. | But in a newborn, every inch counts. | Remove too much, and the baby can be left dependent on IV nutrition for life, or facing an intestinal transplant. | StayCurrentMD Pediatric Surgery Podcast • Intestinal Rehab Series • Ep. 2 | There's another way →
  3. INTESTINAL REHABILITATION · EP. 2 | Made possible by Cincinnati Children's | THE EXPERTISE | Dr. Paul Wales and Dr. Michael Helmrath — two of the world's leading intestinal-failure surgeons from Cincinnati Children's don't rush. | They place a drain to protect the liver, avoid stomas, and give the gut the one thing a premature intestine uses best: time to regenerate. | Dr. Paul Wales & Dr. Michael Helmrath Cincinnati Children's | StayCurrentMD Pediatric Surgery Podcast · Intestinal Rehab Series · Ep. 2 | The result →
  4. INTESTINAL REHABILITATION | Made possible by Cincinnati Children's | THE RESULT | 70-80% | In their experience, more than 70-80% of these babies do well — keeping the bowel that would have been removed. | Dr. Paul Wales & Dr. Michael Helmrath | Among the world's leading experts in intestinal rehabilitation · Cincinnati Children's | Hear the full conversation on the StayCurrentMD Pediatric Surgery Podcast — Intestinal Rehab Series, Ep. 2. | StayCurrentMD Pediatric Surgery Podcast • Intestinal Rehab Series • Ep. 2
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