title: The gastrectomy cripple: results of jejunal loop interposition.
abstract: The use of an interposed antiperistaltic jejunal loop between the stomach and the duodenum in the treatment of severe postgastrectomy nutritional disorder is described in two patients. Both patients had a gratifying return of digestive comfort and a striking increase in weight after the interposition operation. Several aspects of operative technique are described. This procedure should be considered in any patient suffering from this disorder.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D004377:Dumping Syndrome / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007583:Jejunum / Q000502:physiology / Q000637:transplantation*; D008643:Mesentery / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D009748:Nutrition Disorders / Q000601:surgery*; D010528:Peristalsis; D011178:Postgastrectomy Syndromes / Q000601:surgery*; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous