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. 1997;86(1):19-22.

Laparoscopy aided gastrostomy in children

L Andersson  1 , C Mikaelsson, E Arnbjörnsson, L T Larsson
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  • PMID: 9181214

Laparoscopy aided gastrostomy in children

L Andersson et al. Ann Chir Gynaecol. 1997.

Abstract

Background and aims: The aim of this report is to describe a method for laparoscopy aided button gastrostomy in children.

Material and methods: The method includes the use of two ports, one umbilical and one subcostal on the left side. The stomach is exteriorized using a grasping forceps in the subcostal port. Under direct vision the gastrostomy button, MIC-KEY, is inserted into the stomach at the lesser curvature and secured by purse string sutures. The stomach is attached to the anterior abdominal wall.

Results: The results show that this method has been successfully used in 33 children without operative complications.

Conclusions: We conclude that by inserting the gastrostomy button under direct vision, damage to other abdominal organs is avoided and a correct placement at the lesser curvature obtained. The combination of laparoscopic and open procedures makes the method easy and safe.

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