Reoperation for cholangioenterostomy anastomostic stenosis / 中华肝胆外科杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To study the surgical treatment and the related risk factors of cholangioenterostomy anastomotic stenosis.Methods We retrospectively analysed the clinical data of 41 patients who underwent surgical treatment for cholangioenterostomy anastomotic stenosis in the PLA General Hospital from January 1,2008 to November 30,2014.Results All patients' clinical symptoms were alleviated and they were discharged home.No one died perioperatively.Anastomotic restenosis happened in 5 patients.Conclusions Reoperation for cholangioenterostomy anastomotic stenosis was difficult.The surgeon should make the anastomosis as large as possible to decrease the risk of restenosis.A T tube should be used when necessary.