Use of the Hunt-Lawrence pouch in congenital microgastria--a report of 2 cases

Bryan J Dicken; Nathan M Novotny; Francine D Breckler; Jonathan P Yim; Frederick J Rescorla

doi:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2010.07.001

Use of the Hunt-Lawrence pouch in congenital microgastria--a report of 2 cases

J Pediatr Surg. 2010 Nov;45(11):2238-40. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2010.07.001.

Authors

Bryan J Dicken¹, Nathan M Novotny, Francine D Breckler, Jonathan P Yim, Frederick J Rescorla

Affiliation

¹ University of Alberta Hospital, Stollery Children's Hospital, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G2B7.

PMID: 21034951
DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2010.07.001

Abstract

Congenital microgastria is an uncommon condition and often associated with other abnormalities. We present 2 patients with congenital microgastria who underwent repair with a Hunt-Lawrence pouch.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Anastomosis, Roux-en-Y / methods
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Jejunum / surgery*
Male
Stomach / abnormalities*
Stomach / surgery
Stomach Diseases / congenital
Stomach Diseases / diagnosis
Stomach Diseases / surgery*