Biliogastric diversion for the management of high-output duodenal fistula: report of two cases and literature review

J Gastrointest Surg. 2009 Feb;13(2):299-303. doi: 10.1007/s11605-008-0677-6. Epub 2008 Sep 30.

Abstract

High-output duodenal fistula occurs as a result of a duodenal wall defect caused by gastroduodenal surgery, endoscopic sphincterotomy, duodenal injury, and tumors with high morbidity and mortality rate. A new technique for its management is reported along with literature review. This procedure consists of transection of the duodenum 2 cm distally to the pylorus, transection of the common bile duct, and end duodenostomy with or without suturing the duodenal wall defect. The continuity of the alimentary tract is reinstated by an end-to-end duodenojejunostomy, end-to-side choledochojejunostomy, and end-to-side Roux-en-Y jejunojejunostomy, obtaining biliogastric diversion from the duodenum and closure of the fistula. This technique was performed in two patients with excellent results.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anastomosis, Roux-en-Y*
  • Choledochostomy*
  • Duodenal Diseases / diagnosis
  • Duodenal Diseases / etiology
  • Duodenal Diseases / surgery*
  • Duodenostomy*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Fistula / diagnosis
  • Intestinal Fistula / etiology
  • Intestinal Fistula / surgery*
  • Jejunostomy*
  • Male
  • Suture Techniques