title: Choledochoduodenal anastomosis: a technical tip to ensure the impermeability of the anastomosis.
abstract: In 1891 O. Sprengel described a successful side-to-side choledochoduodenostomy and since then this has been a method frequently used in dealing with the problem of constriction of the lower third-portion of the bile duct, due to malignant or benign causes. Taking in consideration that the first choledochoduodenostomy was performed by H. Riedel in 1888 and the patient died 9 hours after surgery due to leakage of the anastomosis (disclosed in autopsy), it is evident to conclude that hermetic anastomosis is the main factor for fast and uncomplicated recovery of the patient. In order to ensure intraoperatively a hermetic "bile-proof" anastomosis, we have applied a technical tip, which has been proved to be efficient.
authors.affiliation: 2nd Department of Propedeutic Surgery, University of Athens, School of Medicine, Laiko General Hospital, Athens, Greece. stamatakosmih@yahoo.gr
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Safioleas
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Stamatakos
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Safioleas
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Safioleas
mesh_terms: D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000379:methods; D001662:Biliary Tract Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D002768:Choledochostomy / Q000379:methods*; D004386:Duodenum / Q000601:surgery*; D042882:Gallstones / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans