title: [Choledochoduodenostomy using suturing device SPP-20].
abstract: The article discusses the results of choledochoduodenostomy formed with the C[symbol; see text]-20 suturing instrument in 51 patients by a method developed by the authors. The late-term results were studied in 46 patients in follow-up periods of 3 months to 2 years. In the group of 46 patients who were examined 45 had no complaints, they returned to their previous occupation, and stopped adhering to the diet 3-6 months after the operation. One patient noted significant improvement of his condition but nonetheless complained of aching pain experienced from time to time in the epigastrium, a bitter taste in the mouth, and sometimes nausea, which was associated with chronic pancreatitis. Immediate and late-term complications directly connected with formation of the anastomosis with a mechanical suture (C[symbol; see text]-20 instrument) as well as fatal outcomes were not encountered.
authors.forename: U A
authors.initials: UA
authors.lastname: Aripov
authors.forename: F B
authors.initials: FB
authors.lastname: Alidzhanov
authors.forename: N N
authors.initials: NN
authors.lastname: Muradov
authors.forename: A B
authors.initials: AB
authors.lastname: Vakhidov
authors.forename: Zh Kh
authors.initials: ZhKh
authors.lastname: Tangriev
mesh_terms: D002768:Choledochostomy / Q000379:methods*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013528:Surgical Staplers; D013997:Time Factors
vernacular_title: Kholedokhoduodenostomiia s ispol'zovaniem sshivaiushchego apparata SPP-20.