A novel approach to neonatal abdominal surgery via a circular incision around the umbilical cord

We present a new, scarless, circular incisional approach around the umbilical cord for neonates with intestinal atresia. This novel approach achieves truly woundless surgery. It is simple, safe, and can be used for an intestinal surgical treatment in neonates.

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Published in:Pediatric surgery international 2016-10, Vol.32 (10), p.1009-1011
Main Authors: Sawai, Toshio, Yonekura, Takeo, Yamauchi, Katsuji, Kimura, Takuya, Nose, Keisuke
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anastomosis, Surgical - methods
Blood Loss, Surgical
Case Report
Cicatrix - prevention & control
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Intestinal Atresia - surgery
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures - methods
Operative Time
Patient Satisfaction
Pediatric Surgery
Pediatrics
Postoperative Complications - prevention & control
Retrospective Studies
Surgery
Surgical Wound - prevention & control
Umbilical Cord - surgery
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Summary:We present a new, scarless, circular incisional approach around the umbilical cord for neonates with intestinal atresia. This novel approach achieves truly woundless surgery. It is simple, safe, and can be used for an intestinal surgical treatment in neonates.
ISSN:0179-0358
1437-9813
DOI:10.1007/s00383-016-3945-7