Laparoendoscopic approach for refractory Roux‐en‐Y hepaticojejunostomy stricture in an acute setting: A unique case and technique

• Published in: Asian journal of endoscopic surgery Vol. 7; no. 1; pp. 67 - 70
• Main Authors: Pidigue, Rajan Seshiyer, Chinnusamy, Palanivelu, Jategaonkar, Priyadarshan Anand, Ramakrishnan, Parthasarathi, Subbiah, Rajapandian, Palanisamy, Senthilnathan, Natesan, Anand Vijai S, Palanivelu, Praveen Raj
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Japan 01.01.2014
• Subjects: Anastomosis, Roux-en-Y; Constriction, Pathologic - etiology; Constriction, Pathologic - surgery; Female; Hepaticojejunostomy stricture; hepatolithiasis; Humans; Jejunum - surgery; laparoendoscopic surgery; Laparoscopy - methods; Liver - surgery; Middle Aged; Postoperative Complications - surgery; Recurrence; Hepaticojejunostomy stricture; hepatolithiasis; laparoendoscopic surgery

Roux‐en‐Y hepaticojejunostomy stricture is a substantial problem that develops in 10%–30% of patients and requires frequent intervention. Although endoscopic/percutaneous approaches are preferred, especially for refractory stricture, open surgical reconstruction remains the gold standard. However, s...