A life-saving but inadequately discussed procedure: Tube duodenostomy. Known and unknown aspects

Isik B., Yilmaz S., Kirimlioglu V., Sogutlu G., Yilmaz M., Katz D.

WORLD JOURNAL OF SURGERY, vol.31, no.8, pp.1616-1626, 2007 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 31 Issue: 8
  • Publication Date: 2007
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s00268-007-9114-3
  • Journal Name: WORLD JOURNAL OF SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.1616-1626
  • Inonu University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective The most successful method of managing the difficult duodenum, including the stump leakage, has been the tube duodenostomy technique, but it has not gained wide acceptance and is rarely used. The purpose of this study is to describe the details of the procedure for indication, technical approach, and postoperative care.