Experimental antireflux intestinal valve.
A reflux-preventing valve was obtained by invaginating a 3.5 to 4.5 cm segment of small bowel into the distal lumen, after removing the seromuscular layers at both ends of the segment of bowel. Antiperistaltic pressure resistance, measured at regular intervals during 6 months, showed valves with competence equal or superior to the ileocecal valve. The blood supply to the intussuscepted segment must be carefully preserved.
D000818:Animals; D001652:Bile Ducts / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery; D002432:Cecum / Q000601:surgery; D002761:Cholangitis / Q000209:etiology; D004285:Dogs; D006801:Humans; D007082:Ileum / Q000601:surgery; D007223:Infant; D007410:Intestinal Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D007422:Intestines / Q000098:blood supply / Q000601:surgery*