A simple method of intraoperative confirmation of intestinal patency

Authors
Steinberg, R Freud, E Simhi, E Blumenfeld, A Zer, M
Citation
R. Steinberg et al., A simple method of intraoperative confirmation of intestinal patency, PEDIAT SURG, 16(7), 2000, pp. 538-539
Citations number
2
Categorie Soggetti
Pediatrics
Journal title
PEDIATRIC SURGERY INTERNATIONAL
ISSN journal
01790358 → ACNP
Volume
16
Issue
7
Year of publication
2000
Pages
538 - 539
Database
ISI
SICI code
0179-0358(200009)16:7<538:ASMOIC>2.0.ZU;2-Q
Abstract
Routine intraoperative rectal temperature monitoring may serve in addition as a means of distal intestinal patency confirmation. A simple method, whic h is of immense importance especially when operating on infants and small c hildren after NEC or intestinal atresia, is described.