The Bishop-Koop anastomosis-a find in pediatric surgery

Neth J Surg. 1980;32(3):92-6.

Abstract

A technique of intestinal anastomosis, developed for the treatment of meconium ileus, was used by the authors in the treatment of neonates suffering from various other intestinal anomalies such as atresia, volvulus and apple-peel syndrome. This technique was used in 6 neonates to make a safe intestinal reconstruction.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Ileostomy / methods
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Intestinal Atresia / surgery
  • Intestinal Obstruction / congenital*
  • Intestinal Obstruction / surgery
  • Intestine, Small / abnormalities
  • Male
  • Meconium
  • Methods