title: [Reflections concerning the fixation of the small intestine or of mesentery in the adult (author's transl)].
abstract: On the basis of their own observations as well as those collected during a round table meeting of the Association Française de Chirurgie, the authors attempt to give an objective review of the value of these operations in relations to the technique used, the operative circumstances and the indications. A detailed analytical study shows that mortality and morbidity have a relatively low prevalence. Long term results are favourable in 73% of cases. The risk of recurrent obstruction is of 5 to 10%. Emphasising contraindications on a so-called "prophylactic basis" and in certain pathological states, the authors conclude that such procedures are valuable in recurrent obstructions and deperitonisations after extensive viscerolysis.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007412:Intestinal Fistula / Q000209:etiology; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000209:etiology; D007421:Intestine, Small / Q000601:surgery*; D008643:Mesentery / Q000601:surgery*; D008722:Methods; D011183:Postoperative Complications
vernacular_title: Réflexions sur la fixation de l'intestin grêle ou de son mésentère chez l'adulte.