Kelly D Gonzales, Geoffrey Douglas, Kullada O Pichakron, Dillon A Kwiat, Salvador Guevara Gallardo, Jose Luis Encinas, Shinjiro Hirose, Michael R Harrison
PURPOSE: Magnamosis creates a secure sutureless anastomosis through magnetic compression. In this study, we further develop and test delivery devices capable of creating a secure duodeno-colonic anastomosis using available minimally invasive endoscopic techniques. METHODS: Eight pigs underwent general anesthesia. Colonoscopy was used to deliver 1 magnetic ring to the hepatic flexure. Simultaneously, upper endoscopy delivered the other magnetic ring into the duodenum using a variety of techniques...
June 2012: Journal of Pediatric Surgery