Phase 1: Knowledge Review
Phase 2: Simulator Build
Phase 3: Skills Training
Phase 4: Self-Assessment
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Neonatal Enterocutaneous Anastomosis Simulator This frugal simulator allows medical officers (non-specialist physicians) and general surgeons to become confident and competent in the gentle handling of delicate infant tissues as part of neonatal colostomy procedures performed in low to middle income countries (LMICs). The thin cigarette paper, especially when moistened, simulates the delicate tissue of neonatal bowel.
1 reusable cup with clean water
Pair of cigarettes (costs between 5¢ to 10¢ USD)
4-0 or 5-0 silk suture with a round bodied (tapered) needle
Standard needle driver
Smooth (non-toothed) dissecting forceps
Mayo scissors (used to cut sutures and stabilize the proximal end of the cigarette closest to you)
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Colostomy in Newborns
Keywords
pediatric surgery , surgical training , frugal innovation , anorectal malformation , neonatal colostomy , gentle tissue handling skills , enterocutaneous anastamosis
SDG
SDG03 Good health and well-being
Authors
Julielynn Wong , Chisom Udeigwe-Okeke , Emmanuel Ameh
License
CC-BY-SA-4.0
Organizations
Medical Makers
Language
English (en)
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Neonatal Enterocutaneous Anastomosis Simulator , TissueDB/Simulators/Neonatal Colostomy Suturing Trainer
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Created
September 26, 2021 by Medical Makers
Last edit
October 23, 2025 by Felipe Schenone
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Medical Makers (2021–2025). "Colostomy in Newborns/Neonatal Enterocutaneous Anastomosis Simulator" . Appropedia. Retrieved June 4, 2026 .
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