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[Temporary jejunostomy].

J M Gouffrant·J Grenet·J Kamuti
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The different techniques used for temporary jejunostomy are described. They are governed by the presence or absence of utilizable stomach. The advantages and drawbacks of each technique are examined. The simplest and most reliable one is transgastric jejunostomy. Two variants of jejunostomy after total gastrectomy and oesophagectomy are described.

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J M Gouffrant, J Grenet, J Kamuti. 1985-12-21. [Temporary jejunostomy].. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2935815/

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