Devkota S, Adhikari N, Luitel P, Paudel S, Suryabanshi A, Dev S, Bhattarai A. Benign duodenojejunal junction stricture: a case report.
Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2024;
86:4300-4303. [PMID:
38989180 PMCID:
PMC11230833 DOI:
10.1097/ms9.0000000000002236]
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Abstract
Introduction
Duodenojejunal stricture is a rare entity that has been attributed to peptic stricture, malignancy, chronic pancreatitis, Crohn's disease and other benign causes.
Case presentation
The authors present a case of a 67-year-old male who presented with upper abdominal pain for 2 weeks, 2 episodes of bilious vomiting, and inability to pass stool and flatus for 1 day. He had a history of chronic upper abdominal pain over the last 40 years and pulmonary tuberculosis 50 years back.Computed tomography (CT) scan of the abdomen and pelvis showed short segment narrowing in the fourth segment of the duodenum with dilated first, second and third segment duodenal loops. Resection and end-to-end duodenojejunal anastomosis was performed and the outcome was normal.
Discussion
Benign duodenojejunal can be treated with balloon dilatation, stenting, strictureplasty and resection anastomosis. Treatment should be offered considering efficacy, availability, complications of these modalities and aetiology.
Conclusion
Anterograde push enteroscopy and CT scan can aid in preoperative diagnosis of duodenojejunal stricture. Even in older age groups without prior surgical history, benign duodenojejunal stricture can be the cause of intestinal obstruction. Resection and end-to-end duodenojejunal anastomosis can be safe and effective treatment modalities for duodenojejunal junction stricture.
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