Technical aids in surgery. Gastroduodenostomy for the "difficult" duodenum
Schein, M.; Gecelter, G.R.
South African Journal of Surgery. Suid-Afrikaanse Tydskrif Vir Chirurgie 28(1): 16-17
1990
ISSN/ISBN: 0038-2361 PMID: 2339298 Document Number: 362325
Many techniques have been devised for the safe closure of the 'difficult' duodenal stump after Billroth II gastrectomy. It is suggested that, in the presence of a 'difficult' duodenum and when gastrectomy is unavoidable, gastroduodenal anastomosis obviates the potential hazards of the high-risk duodenal stump.