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Sutureless intestinal plication
Author(s) -
Wong Shing Wai,
King Denis
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
anz journal of surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.426
H-Index - 70
eISSN - 1445-2197
pISSN - 1445-1433
DOI - 10.1111/j.1445-1433.2004.03118.x
Subject(s) - medicine , surgery , bowel obstruction , silicone , urinary system , chemistry , organic chemistry
Background: Adhesions form between damaged mesothelial surfaces and can cause recurrent small bowel obstruction. Repeat laparotomies may be required in some cases, which can be associated with significant morbidities. Methods: A technique is described for plication of the small bowel in an orderly manner with the use of two silicone indwelling urinary catheters. Conclusions: This plication technique, a modification of the Noble and Childs–Phillips operations, is effective, safe, quick and cost‐effective.