Use of the diaphragm to reinforce anastomosis of the intestines.
Use of a diaphragmatic flap to buttress and help secure persistent intestinal fistula is described. The potential for the use of muscle flaps in the management of recurrent intestinal fistula is presented.
Cohen
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Department of Surgery, University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago 60612.
Robin
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Nyhus
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D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000379:methods; D003964:Diaphragm / Q000637:transplantation*; D006801:Humans; D007412:Intestinal Fistula / Q000601:surgery; D007422:Intestines / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods