title: [Choledochojejunostomy using a mechanical stapler].
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Dipartimento di Chirurgia ed Emergenze Chirurgiche, Università degli Studi di Perugia.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Cirocchi
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Covarelli
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mazieri
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Fabbri
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Bisacci
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Fabbri
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Bisacci
mesh_terms: 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