Evaluation of ischemic bowel viability with a fluorescent technique

Clinical estimations of bowel viability after ischemic insult are unreliable. Accurate criteria are essential to avoid unnecessary resection. This study describes a safe technique using fluorescein that predicts bowel viability with increased accuracy.

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of pediatric surgery 1978-06, Vol.13 (3), p.221-225
Hauptverfasser: Stolar, Charles J.H., Randolph, Judson G.
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Clinical estimations of bowel viability after ischemic insult are unreliable. Accurate criteria are essential to avoid unnecessary resection. This study describes a safe technique using fluorescein that predicts bowel viability with increased accuracy.
ISSN:0022-3468
1531-5037
DOI:10.1016/S0022-3468(78)80390-X