Journal of the American College of Surgeons
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Case Reports
New Technique for Magnetic Compression Anastomosis Without Incision for Gastrointestinal Obstruction.
Magnetic compression anastomosis (MCA) is a novel technique of anastomosis similar to that with surgery, but in a minimally invasive manner. Few reports are available on the utility and feasibility of MCA for gastrointestinal anastomosis without requiring general anesthesia in humans, owing to the difficulty of delivering magnets. We evaluated the safety, efficacy, and feasibility of MCA in gastrointestinal obstruction without requiring general anesthesia. ⋯ MCA without general anesthesia for gastrointestinal anastomosis is safe, useful, and feasible. MCA can be a valuable alternative to surgery in gastrointestinal obstruction.
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We studied the contribution of the economic environment to an individual's decision to donate an organ by examining the relationship between the unemployment rate and the living donation rate. ⋯ The unemployment rate and the real GDP do not appear to be associated with the living organ donation rate, suggesting that the economic environment may not play a major role in the decision to donate an organ.