Biliary-enteric transanastomotic stenting with intestofix

Abstract

Background: Biliary-enteric transanastomotic stenting is useful under adverse local conditions or when small-calibre bile ducts are encountered. Methods: A commercially available feeding jejunostomy kit. Intestofix, was inserted transjejunally through the blind loop of a Roux-en-Y hepatico-jejunostomy. Conclusions: The stent splinted the anastomosis to reduce biliary leaks and may help to prevent subsequent stricture formation.