Oesophagojejunal anastomosis after total gastrectomy
Date
1979-08
Authors
Van Rensburg, L. C. J.
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
HMPG
Abstract
Techniques of oesophagojejunal anastomosis were studied
in chacma baboons (Papio ursinus ursinus). End-to-end
anastomosis utilizing a Roux-en-Y loop and interrupted
silk sutures gave the best results. End-to-side anastomosis
performed in 3 animals resulted in jejunal volvulus.
Description
The original publication is available at http://www.samj.org.za
Keywords
Gastrectomy -- Complications
Citation
Van Rensburg, L. C. J. 1979. Oesophagojejunal anastomosis after total gastrectomy. SA medical journal, 4 August: 173-176