Roux-en Y duodenojejunostomy for larger duodenal defects

Objective: To find the outcome of lateral duodenojejunostomy for larger duodenal defects due to different surgical conditions

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Study design: Case series

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Methodology: The clinical records were traced from the unit and hospital clinical record room. The data was collected and analyzed for the outcome of the procedure

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Results: A total of six patients were managed with the surgical technique. All patients were allowed oral sips on 3[rd] postoperative day. One patient out of six needed ICU care of 42 days. Patient stay in ICU was of 42 days. Postoperative complications including anastomosis leak occurred in one patient. Nausea and vomiting was reported in two and wound infection in two patients. Mean hospital stay of the patients was 16.67 days

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Conclusion: Roux-en Y duodenojejunostomy is a safe technique for the reconstruction of larger duodenal defects involving >50% [2/3[rd]] of the duodenal circumference