title: Laparoscopic duodenal atresia repair using surgical U-clips: a novel technique.
abstract: Laparoscopic repair of duodenal atresia has been reported. Reports to date have indicated use of standard laparoscopic suturing and knot tying. Unfortunately, there has been a high leak rate associated with the technique. We report our technique of using U-clips for the duodenoduodenostomy, thus limiting trauma to the duodenum during the anastomosis and less risk for postoperative leakage.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, The Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA.
authors.forename: Patricia A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Valusek
authors.forename: Troy L
authors.initials: TL
authors.lastname: Spilde
authors.forename: KuoJen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Tsao
authors.forename: Shawn D
authors.initials: SD
authors.lastname: St Peter
authors.forename: George W
authors.initials: GW
authors.lastname: Holcomb
authors.forename: Daniel J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Ostlie
mesh_terms: D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D004380:Duodenal Obstruction / Q000151:congenital*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007409:Intestinal Atresia / Q000601:surgery*; D010535:Laparoscopy; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D013525:Surgical Instruments