Conclusion
Spring-mediated distraction enterogenesis is successful in the porcine ileum. A smaller diameter spring is as effective as a larger diameter spring in lengthening the ileum. Springs of varying diameters result in comparable structural changes in the ileum.
Methods
Juvenile mini-Yucatan pigs underwent placement of compressed nitinol springs with diameter of 10, 11, or 12 mm into the ileal lumen. Pigs were euthanized on postoperative day 7. The lengths, histology, total area of blood vessels, and enteric ganglia were evaluated.
Purpose
Spring-mediated distraction enterogenesis has proven to be successful for intestinal lengthening. We aimed to evaluate the effect of spring diameter mismatch on intestinal adaptation.
Results
All spring groups exhibited significant ileal lengthening. Across the different diameters, spring-expanded segments were similar in terms of ileal lengthening, crypt height, muscular thickness, blood vessels, and enteric ganglia area.