Jejunojejunostomy

Jejunojejunostomy is a surgical technique used in an anastomosis between two portions of the jejunum.

[1] It is a type of bypass occurring in the intestine.

It may lead to marked reduction in the functional volume of the intestine.

This technique is also performed using Laparoscopic surgery.

[2] The surgical procedure can lead to complications including infections, hemorrhage, strictures, ulcers, intestinal obstruction, thromboembolism and malnutrition.