The role of a modified intussusception jejunocolic valve in short-bowel syndrome.

Short-bowel syndrome results in malabsorption and malnutrition producing profound metabolic disorders. Attempts to correct this problem with various surgical procedures have so far proved unsuccessful. Studies made in our laboratory using experimental animals, showed that a modified jejunocolic intussusception valve appears to be effective in prolonging the small-bowel transit time and the absorptive capacity of the intestines in short-bowel syndrome. Furthermore, construction of the valve is uncomplicated and unaccompanied by any mortality or morbidity.