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A flexible unkinkable cannula and its obstruction by dicalcium orthophosphate concretions


GO Barbezat
RS Arnot
J Terblanche

Abstract

Chronic cannulation of an abdominal viscus or pouch is aided by the use of a cannula which does not leak or kink. Existing cannulae have been modified to achieve this. An unusual complication was encountered in jejunal cannulae after 1 - 3 months; large concretions of dicalcium orthophosphate precipitated on the inner cannula flange, completely blocking the lumen. Concretions were derived from the food, precipitation being aided by physicochemical factors in the jejunum.

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