A technique of gastrojejunostomy to reduce delayed gastric emptying after pancreatoduodenectomy

J Gastrointest Surg. 2011 Aug;15(8):1468-71. doi: 10.1007/s11605-011-1471-4. Epub 2011 Feb 24.

Abstract

Delayed gastric emptying (DGE) through a gastroenterostomy is a clinical problem that affects many patients who have a standard Whipple procedure. A new method, which is associated with a low rate of DGE, is described.

MeSH terms

  • Anastomosis, Surgical / adverse effects
  • Anastomosis, Surgical / methods
  • Gastric Bypass / methods*
  • Gastric Emptying*
  • Humans
  • Inflammation / prevention & control
  • Jejunum / surgery*
  • Pancreaticoduodenectomy / adverse effects*
  • Stomach / surgery*
  • Sutures
  • Time Factors