title: Hepatico-jejuno-duodenoplasty for biliary stricture.
abstract: The authors present the results of their experience in the therapy of biliary strictures, using a jejunal loop interposed between the biliary tract and duodenum. This procedure allows extensive biliary discharge and aims to prevent the pathophysiologic disturbances of gastroduodenal functions, which result from Roux-en-Y anastomosis, and has the advantages of both Roux-en-Y and choledochoduodenostomy procedures. The authors report nine years positive experience with this technique. No gastroduodenal postoperative complaints are reported in their series, whereas an 8% incidence of duodenal ulcers is reported after Roux-en-Y anastomoses.
mesh_terms: D002779:Cholestasis / Q000601:surgery*; D004386:Duodenum / Q000601:surgery*; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D007583:Jejunum / Q000601:surgery*; D008099:Liver / Q000601:surgery*