Complications and results of 160 Baker tube plications. Am J Surg 1980 Dec;140(6):810-5
Date
12/01/1980Pubmed ID
7457707DOI
10.1016/0002-9610(80)90123-3Scopus ID
2-s2.0-0019168389 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 28 CitationsAbstract
The basic indication for Baker tube plication is widespread enteric serosal injury. The prediction of subsequent small bowel obstruction remains difficult. Consequently, the benefits of Baker tube plication cannot be clearly defined. A therapeutic decision must be made by weighing the known facts. In this series of 160 Baker tube plications, the incidence of tube complications was 7 percent. Witzel tunnel construction of the jejunostomy was judged important in reducing the complications of this procedure. The incidence of recurrent obstruction was 9 percent with an average follow-up period of 3.9 years.
Author List
Weigelt JA, Snyder WH 3rd, Norman JLMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
AdolescentAdult
Aged
Catheterization
Catheters, Indwelling
Child, Preschool
Female
Humans
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestine, Small
Jejunum
Male
Methods
Middle Aged
Postoperative Complications
Tissue Adhesions
