Intestinal plication in the treatment of atresia.

Twelve infants with jejunal atresia were managed by plication of the dilated proximal bowel and end-to-oblique anastomosis. The technique is simple and very effective in preventing functional obstruction of the dilated bowel, and it preserves the mucosal absorptive surface. It is easier to perform and seems to allow earlier return of function than resection or tapering of the dilated jejunum.