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ArticlePediatric research2012

Effects of nonocclusive mesenteric hypertension on intestinal function: implications for gastroschisis-related intestinal dysfunction.

Shinil K Shah, Kevin R Aroom, Peter A Walker, Hasen Xue, Fernando Jimenez, Brijesh S Gill, Charles S Cox, Stacey D Moore-Olufemi

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Article in Pediatric research, 2012. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT03393832 (Oral Care), which is not on this map. Cited by 4 papers.

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NCT03393832 active not recruitingnot on this mapstarted 2017, after this paper: background citation

Oral Care: An Important Adjunctive Therapy to Improve Feeding Tolerance in Infants With Gastroschisis

TypeobservationalSponsorBaylor College of MedicineRan2017 to 2026Enrolled27ConditionsGastroschisis
3 · Its place in the literature

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4 citing papers in PubMed, 11 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

Shinil K ShahDepartment of Surgery, University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Houston, Texas, USA.
Kevin R Aroom
Peter A Walker
Hasen Xue
Fernando Jimenez
Brijesh S Gill
Charles S Cox
Stacey D Moore-Olufemi

Funding

Tissue Analysis & Molecular Imaging CoreP30DK056338 · NIDDK · BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE · PI FASIHA KANWAL · 2001 to 2026
$28.3M
ROLE OF THE GUT IN POST INJURY MULTIPLE ORGAN FAILURET32GM008792 · NIGMS · UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HLTH SCI CTR HOUSTON · PI Charles S Cox · 2001 to 2026
$5.2M
NIDDK NIH HHS P30 DK056338NIGMS NIH HHS T32 GM008792NIGMS NIH HHS T32 GM0879201
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionInfants with gastroschisis (GS) have significant morbidity from dysmotility, feeding intolerance, and are at increased risk of developing intestinal failure. Although the molecular mechanisms regulating GS-related intestinal dysfunction (GRID) are largely unknown, we hypothesized that mechanical constriction (nonocclusive mesenteric hypertension (NMH)) from the abdominal wall defect acts as a stimulus for GRID. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of NMH on intestinal function and inflammation.

methodsNeonatal rats had placement of a silastic disk to the base of the mesentery (NMH) or no disk placement (Sham). At 24 and 72 h, mesenteric venous pressures (MVPs), intestinal transit, electric impedance, permeability, length, and tissue water content were measured.

resultsAfter placement of the silastic disk, there was a significant increase in MVP at both time points. There was also decreased intestinal transit. As compared to Sham animals, NMH animals had significant changes in bowel impedance without an increase in tissue water, suggesting significant intestinal remodeling. NMH rats had significantly increased smooth-muscle thickness and loss of intestinal length as compared with Sham rats. DISCUSSION: NMH may be an initiating factor for GRID. Measurement of MVP and/or bowel impedance may be a way to assess severity and monitor progression and/or resolution of GRID.

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AnimalsBlood PressureGastrointestinal MotilityGastroschisisHypertensionIntestinal DiseasesMaleMesenteryModels, AnimalRatsRats, Sprague-DawleyRegional Blood FlowSeverity of Illness Index

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PMCPMC3974566
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