[Anisoperistaltic Roux-en-Y reconstruction: rare cause for recurrent cholangitis after hepatic jejunostomy]

Chirurg. 1999 Jul;70(7):803-6. doi: 10.1007/s001040050727.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Stenosis of the hepatico-intestinal anastomosis after hepaticojejunostomy is a common cause for recurrent cholangitis. In the following report a patient's history of recurrent cholangitis after hepaticojejunostomy performed because of bile duct injury is presented. Preoperative imaging revealed a stricture of the hepatico-intestinal anastomosis and a massive dilatation of the Roux-en-Y loop, so that a draining disorder was assumed. Laparotomy showed an anisoperistaltic Roux-en-Y loop. When assessing the differential diagnosis of recurrent cholangitis after hepaticojejunostomy, anisoperistaltic reconstruction should be considered.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Anastomosis, Roux-en-Y / adverse effects*
  • Bile Ducts / injuries
  • Bile Ducts / surgery
  • Cholangitis / diagnosis*
  • Cholangitis / etiology*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Hepatic Duct, Common / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Jejunostomy / methods*
  • Jejunum / surgery*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Recurrence