Oesophageal, gastric and small bowel anastomoses made by the sleeve technique.
The authors report on their experiences in oesophageal, gastric and small bowel anastomoses made by inverting sutures. The technique of constructing the anastomoses is described with an emphasis on the necessity of considering the sizes and proportions. The advantages of the method are summarized and the operations performed so far are presented.
D004947:Esophagus / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007421:Intestine, Small / Q000601:surgery*; D013270:Stomach / Q000601:surgery*; D013536:Suture Techniques