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Use of the EEA Stapler

Vijay K. Mittal, MD, MS; Allen J. Telmos, MD; Joseph A. Cortez, MD

Arch Surg. 1980;115(8):991-992.

Abstract
• The end-to-end anastomosis (EEA) stapler was successfully used for esophageal transection in a patient with recurrent esophageal variceal bleeding and poor cardiopulmonary status.

(Arch Surg 115:991-992, 1980)

Author Affiliations
From the Department of Surgery, Mount Carmel Mercy Hospital, Detroit.

Footnotes
Accepted for publication March 27, 1980.

Reprint requests to Mount Carmel Mercy Hospital, 6071 W Outer Dr, Detroit, MI 48235 (Dr Mittal).

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