T-tube enterostomy for the management of complicated high jejunal atresia. An innovative procedure for complex intestinal entity. A technical report
We present the case of a newborn patient with diagnosis of proximal jejunal atresia type IIIa, complicated with volvulus due to a congenital band. An innovative and alternative procedure is proposed compared to other decompressive and functionalizing stoma techniques utilized for diversion of fecal...
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Elsevier,
2016-04-01T00:00:00Z.
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| Summary: | We present the case of a newborn patient with diagnosis of proximal jejunal atresia type IIIa, complicated with volvulus due to a congenital band. An innovative and alternative procedure is proposed compared to other decompressive and functionalizing stoma techniques utilized for diversion of fecal stream. In our case a T-tube enterostomy presented multiple benefits for the patient. The advantages of the procedure used are discussed. |
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| Item Description: | 2213-5766 10.1016/j.epsc.2016.02.016 |