[The use of an isolated jejunum segment in gastric surgery]

The author summarizes the possibilities of the employment of isolated jejunum segment in gastric surgery. After a short historical review, the author tries to indicate the site of the surgical method in the treatment of gastroduodenal peptic ulcers, corrosive internal injuries of the stomach and gastric cancers, and surgical correction of the operated stomach. In gastric surgery today, besides the use of the "traditional" Billroth-type resections, vagotomies, and the Roux-type surgical methods, gastric resection performed with jejunum interposition has practically sank into oblivion. However, with the implementation of selective surgical principles this method can stand its place in gastrointestinal surgery. With proper judgement of its employment, the attained level of success could probably be improved.