PREGNANCY AFTER JEJUNOILEAL BYPASS AND SGA INFANT

  • 1 January 1978
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 52  (2) , 215-218
Abstract
Twenty-one pregnancies (19 patients) were studied, noting the effects of previous jejunoileal bypass on perinatal sequelae. A larger percentage of SGA [small-for-gestational-age] infants (20%) were delivered to mothers after bypass surgery. Low birthweight appears to be related to maternal hypoalbuminemia. Twelve of 13 (92%) infants born to multiparous patients after surgery had term birthweights less than any previous term infant''s birthweight prior to the procedure. Postponement of pregnancy after ileal shunt until all metabolic parameters have returned to normal (up to 36 mo.) was advised.

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