[Choledochojejunostomy using a mechanical stapler].
Authors performed the mechanical termino-lateral bilio-digestive anastomosis, adopting a circular 21 mm stapler device. The patient was affected by non neoplastic papillary stenosis producing a common biliary tract dilatation so large to allow the stapler's head introduction. A 12 month follow-up was performed using ultrasonography and MRI cholangiopancreatography, that obtained a good demonstration of both biliary tract and bilio-digestive anastomosis.
Cirocchi
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R
Dipartimento di Chirurgia ed Emergenze Chirurgiche, Università degli Studi di Perugia.
Covarelli
P
P
Mazieri
M
M
Fabbri
B
B
Bisacci
C
C
Fabbri
C
C
Bisacci
R
R
D014670:Ampulla of Vater; D002768:Choledochostomy; D001651:Cholestasis, Extrahepatic / Q000601:surgery; D003137:Common Bile Duct Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D013528:Surgical Staplers; D013997:Time Factors