Choledochoduodenoplasty. A technique for choledochoduodenostomy.
Choledochoduodenostomy has proved to be a safe and successful method of dealing with benign obstruction of the distal common bile duct. Critical in the formation of choledochoduodenostomy, however, is the creation of a wide stoma (greater than or equal to 2.5 cm) in order to prevent stricture formation and subsequent cholangitis. The technique of choledochoduodenoplasty not only facilitates the performance of the procedure when compared to other types of choledochoduodenostomy, but also provides a theoretic advantage regarding maintenance of a satisfactory stoma.
D003135:Common Bile Duct; D004386:Duodenum / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D013536:Suture Techniques