New intraluminal bypass tube for management of acutely obstructed left colon.
OBJECTIVE
A surgical technique is described for a new intracolonic bypass procedure in patients who underwent colonic surgery with an unprepared colon.


METHODS
Resection and primary anastomosis was performed. The intraluminal bypass tube used was a latex condom.


RESULTS
No clinical anastomotic leakage was noted.


CONCLUSIONS
This is a safe, low cost, and uncomplicated procedure that decreases the risk of dehiscence and permits the performance of a high number of primary anastomosis.
Ruiz
P L
PL
Sanatorio Americano, Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina.
Facciuto
E M
EM
Facciuto
M E
ME
Rodriguez Otero
J C
JC
Pigatto
J
J
Cominelli
H
H
D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000379:methods; D003106:Colon / Q000601:surgery*; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D017280:Condoms; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000601:surgery*; D013529:Surgical Wound Dehiscence / Q000517:prevention & control