title: Magnamosis: a novel technique for the management of rectal atresia.
abstract: We report a case of rectal atresia treated using magnets to create a rectal anastomosis. This minimally invasive technique is straightforward and effective for the treatment of rectal atresia in children.
authors.affiliation: Division of Pediatric Surgery, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.
authors.forename: Katie W
authors.initials: KW
authors.lastname: Russell
authors.affiliation: Division of Pediatric Surgery, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.
authors.forename: Michael D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Rollins
authors.affiliation: Division of Pediatric Surgery, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.
authors.forename: G Peter
authors.initials: GP
authors.lastname: Feola
authors.affiliation: Division of Pediatric Surgery, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.
authors.forename: Eric R
authors.initials: ER
authors.lastname: Scaife
mesh_terms: D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000295:instrumentation; D000071056:Anorectal Malformations; D001006:Anus, Imperforate / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D004200:Diseases in Twins; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D059346:Magnets; D008297:Male; D057605:Natural Orifice Endoscopic Surgery / Q000379:methods*; D011860:Radiography, Abdominal; D012007:Rectum / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery*
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