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Sutureless intestinal plication.

Shing Wai Wong·Denis King
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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.

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Catheters, IndwellingDigestive System Surgical ProceduresFemaleHumansIntestinal ObstructionIntestine, SmallMiddle AgedTissue AdhesionsCase ReportsJournal Article

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Shing Wai Wong, Denis King. 2004. Sutureless intestinal plication.. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1445-1433.2004.03118.x

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