Midgut Resection: Definition and Surgical Information

Midgut resection (or small bowel resection of the midgut) is the surgical removal of the middle portion of the small intestine (jejunum and proximal ileum).

Indications include:

• Neoplasms (carcinoid, adenocarcinoma, GIST)
• Crohn's disease (stricturing, fistulizing)
• Ischemia/infarction
• Trauma
• Radiation enteritis
• Intussusception (adult)

Procedure involves resection with primary anastomosis (or stoma if indicated). Preserves as much bowel length as possible to avoid short bowel syndrome.