Hedberg S E, Helmy A H
Surg Clin North Am. 1984 Jun;64(3):511-28. doi: 10.1016/s0039-6109(16)43335-9.
The article describes the reintroduction of the use of stapling devices for intestinal suture at Massachusetts General Hospital in 1976, and reviews the results. Tabulated data of a large number of procedures performed are presented in detail and discussed.