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A novel approach to neonatal abdominal surgery via a circular incision around the umbilical cord

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We present a new, scarless, circular incisional approach around the umbilical cord for neonates with intestinal atresia. This novel approach achieves truly woundless surgery. It is simple, safe, and can be used for an intestinal surgical treatment in neonates.

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  1. Department of Pediatric Surgery, Nara Hospital, Kindai University Faculty of Medicine, 1248-1, Otsuda-cho, Ikoma, Nara, 630-0293, Japan

    Toshio Sawai, Takeo Yonekura, Katsuji Yamauchi, Takuya Kimura & Keisuke Nose

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Sawai, T., Yonekura, T., Yamauchi, K. et al. A novel approach to neonatal abdominal surgery via a circular incision around the umbilical cord. Pediatr Surg Int 32, 1009–1011 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00383-016-3945-7

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