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Proximal Malecot vent in neonatal small-bowel anastomosis.

Authors :
Mathai J
Sen S
Zachariah N
Chacko J
Thomas G
Source :
Pediatric surgery international [Pediatr Surg Int] 2003 Jun; Vol. 19 (4), pp. 245-6. Date of Electronic Publication: 2003 Apr 03.
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

We describe a simple technique of venting the dilated intestine proximal to a small-bowel anastomosis in nine neonates that promoted uneventful healing and early enteral feeding.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0179-0358
Volume :
19
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Pediatric surgery international
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
12682754
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00383-002-0772-9