Prevention of adhesions after appendectomy
Putiatin, S.V.
Vestnik Khirurgii Imeni I. I. Grekova 121(12): 39-43
1978
ISSN/ISBN: 0042-4625 PMID: 741569 Document Number: 134131
The author suggests a modification of the invagination method of appendectomy without ligation of the stump. This method is the most physiologic one; it minimizes the inflammatory process and prevents an undue formation of adhesions. Experimental grounds for the method are described. 204 patients were operated upon. This method has shown better long-term results as compared to typical appendectomy.