title: Mesh fixation of the mesentery for treatment of volvulus and recurrent stomal prolapse.
abstract: Mesenteric mesh-pexy is indicated for permanent and quick-clean fixation of the intestine. It is applicable to the treatment of recurrent stomal prolapse and intestinal volvulus when the intestine is viable, but resection, less definitive treatment or an additional operation would pose increased risks to the patient. Mesenteric mesh-pexy may also be considered prophylactically for floppy cecum and severely redundant loops of sigmoid colon.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, St. Joseph Hospital, Houston, Texas.
authors.forename: A A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Hellman
authors.forename: W O
authors.initials: WO
authors.lastname: Cramer
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000601:surgery*; D008643:Mesentery / Q000601:surgery*; D008722:Methods; D011247:Pregnancy; D011391:Prolapse / Q000601:surgery; D012810:Sigmoid Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D013526:Surgical Mesh