Laparoscopic appendectomy and duodenocolonic dissociation (LADD) procedure for malrotation.
Publication/Presentation Date
3-1-1998
Abstract
The treatment of "asymptomatic" intestinal malrotation remains controversial, particularly beyond the neonatal period. Two cases illustrate the application of laparoscopy for correction of malrotation: one in an older child and another in an asymptomatic infant. Both patients recovered well and were discharged 2 days after surgery. Laparoscopic appendectomy and duodenocolonic dissociation allows excellent visualization of the duodenocolic and Ladd's bands and easily accommodates appendectomy. The availability of this minimal-access technique should encourage correction of malrotation in the asymptomatic patient.
Volume
13
Issue
2-3
First Page
184
Last Page
185
ISSN
0179-0358
Published In/Presented At
Lessin, M. S., & Luks, F. I. (1998). Laparoscopic appendectomy and duodenocolonic dissociation (LADD) procedure for malrotation. Pediatric surgery international, 13(2-3), 184–185. https://doi.org/10.1007/s003830050284
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences | Pediatrics
PubMedID
9563043
Department(s)
Department of Pediatrics, Department of Surgery
Document Type
Article