title: A laparoscopic technique for full thickness intestinal biopsy and feeding jejunostomy.
abstract: A laparoscopic technique is described, suitable for both full thickness intestinal biopsy and placement of a feeding jejunostomy tube. Its application in three cases is reported. The method is simple, permits full laparoscopic examination of the abdominal contents and being minimally invasive, facilitates early patients recovery.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Bristol Royal Infirmary.
authors.forename: W K
authors.initials: WK
authors.lastname: Eltringham
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Roe
authors.forename: S W
authors.initials: SW
authors.lastname: Galloway
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Mountford
authors.forename: H J
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Espiner
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001706:Biopsy / Q000379:methods*; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007422:Intestines / Q000473:pathology; D007582:Jejunostomy / Q000379:methods*; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged