Single-puncture laparoscopic gastrostomy in children.
An original one-puncture technique of performing laparoscopic gastrostomy is described. The implications are analysed. The results of five operations are presented and the advantages and limitations are discussed in the light of current available methods.
Mikaelsson
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Department of Pediatric Surgery, University Hospital, SE-221 85 Lund, Sweden.
Arnbjörnsson
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D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D004750:Enteral Nutrition; D005774:Gastrostomy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007441:Intubation, Gastrointestinal; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D011677:Punctures; D013997:Time Factors