title: Improved Childs-Phillips intestinal plication.
abstract: A modified Childs-Phillips intestinal plication technique is described. The addition of a portion of Teflon felt at the site of the curve of the thread protects the vessels of the mesentery from direct contact with the suture and erosion.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007422:Intestines / Q000601:surgery*; D008722:Methods; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013536:Suture Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation*
chemical_list: D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene