Outcome of alimentary tract duplications operated on by minimally invasive surgery: a retrospective multicenter study by the GECI (Groupe d'Etude en Coeliochirurgie Infantile).
Title | Outcome of alimentary tract duplications operated on by minimally invasive surgery: a retrospective multicenter study by the GECI (Groupe d'Etude en Coeliochirurgie Infantile). |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2012 |
Authors | Guérin, F., Podevin G., Petit T., Lopez M., de Lagausie P., Lardy H., Bonnard A., Becmeur F., Philippe P., Larroquet M., Sapin E., Kurzenne J. Yves, le Mandat A., Francois-Fiquet C., Gaudin J., Valioulis I., Morisson-Lacombe G., Montupet P., & Demarche M. |
Journal | Surg Endosc |
Volume | 26 |
Issue | 10 |
Pagination | 2848-55 |
Date Published | 2012 Oct |
ISSN | 1432-2218 |
Keywords | Child, Preschool, Digestive System Abnormalities, Feasibility Studies, Female, Follow-Up Studies, Humans, Infant, Infant, Newborn, Intestinal Obstruction, Laparoscopy, Length of Stay, Male, Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures, Prenatal Diagnosis, Retrospective Studies, Thoracoscopy, Treatment Outcome |
Abstract | BACKGROUND: Alimentary tract duplications (ATD) are a rare cause of intestinal obstruction in childhood. There are many case reports but few series about laparoscopy or thoracoscopy for ATD. The aim of our study was to report the outcome of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) for ATD. |
DOI | 10.1007/s00464-012-2259-7 |
Alternate Journal | Surg Endosc |
PubMed ID | 22538674 |