Modifications of Bishop's method for pediatric gastrostomy closure.
In 1981, H.C. Bishop described a simple and effective method for pediatric gastrostomy closure. We have modified this approach in order to simplify and shorten the period of postoperative management.
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Department of Surgery, Children's Hospital at Dartmouth, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, New Hampshire 03756, USA.
Mooney
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Harmon
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D002648:Child; D005774:Gastrostomy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007441:Intubation, Gastrointestinal; D011184:Postoperative Period; D013997:Time Factors