2001
DOI: 10.1002/j.1536-4801.2001.tb07401.x
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Laparoscopic Full‐Thickness Intestinal Biopsies in Children

Mark V. Mazziotti,
Jacob C. Langer

Abstract: BackgroundLaparoscopy may reduce postoperative pain and hospital stay, compared with laparotomy. The use of laparoscopic surgery to obtain full‐thickness intestinal biopsies in children has not been previously reported.MethodsEleven children aged 1.6 to 19 years (median, 4.5 years) underwent laparoscopic full‐thickness biopsy of the stomach, small bowel, colon, or a combination thereof. Each procedure used one 12‐mm and two 5‐mm ports.ResultsEight children with obstructive symptoms after a pull‐through for Hir… Show more

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