Single-layer continuous suture for gastrojejunostomy.
Publication/Presentation Date
5-1-1997
Abstract
A variety of techniques are available for the construction of a gastrojejunostomy. Little information is available regarding the influence of anastomotic technique on functional outcome, particularly delayed gastric emptying and other postgastrectomy syndromes. Twenty-seven cases were reviewed in which single-layer continuous suture was used for gastrojejunostomy. Most patients underwent pancreatoduodenectomy, subtotal gastrectomy, or gastrojejunal bypass for malignant obstruction. There were no anastomotic leaks. A regular diet was tolerated at a median of 6 days. There were no cases of delayed gastric emptying, and follow-up to date demonstrates a low incidence of postgastrectomy morbidity.
Volume
63
Issue
5
First Page
395
Last Page
398
ISSN
0003-1348
Published In/Presented At
Brodsky, J. T., & Dadian, N. (1997). Single-layer continuous suture for gastrojejunostomy. The American surgeon, 63(5), 395–398.
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
9128224
Department(s)
Department of Surgery
Document Type
Article