Identification of anastomotic sites with radiopaque markers

Morgenstern, L.; Austin, E.

Surgery Gynecology and Obstetrics 150(3): 397-398

1980


ISSN/ISBN: 0039-6087
PMID: 6766573
Document Number: 167349
Routine marking of the anastomotic site in gastrointestinal and biliary tract operations by hemoclips is a useful adjunct in the study and interpretation of postoperative roentgenologic studies. The addition of this simple maneuver has been greeted with enthusiasm by our radiologists. We suggest that the use of hemoclips be made routine in gastrointestinal and biliary tract operations.

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