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On-table colonic lavage for preparing obstructed bowel prior to anastomosis or stoma formation is now routine in adults, but it is seldom used in paediatric practice. We describe a simple technique for intraoperative colonic lavage using inexpensive medical devices that are also readily available and disposable, a Replogle tube, a fine-bore sucker, and a 20-ml syringe. We have used this technique in infants with intestinal obstruction due to anorectal malformations, intestinal atresias, and post-NEC strictures, to good effect.
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Vincent, M.V., Marven, S.S. Intraoperative colonic lavage in infants using a Replogle tube. Ped Surgery Int 20, 562–563 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00383-004-1215-6
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