title: Use of the diaphragm to reinforce anastomosis of the intestines.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago 60612.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Cohen
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Robin
authors.forename: L M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Nyhus
mesh_terms: 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