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Preventive effect of jejunal limb decompression on early-onset postoperative cholangitis after

Kazuharu Kukita1, Masafumi Imamura1, Eiji Yoshida1

  • 1Department of Surgery, Surgical Oncology, and Science, School of Medicine, Sapporo Medical University, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan.

Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery : Official Journal of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract
|July 5, 2025
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Impaired jejunal limb (JL) peristalsis after pancreaticoduodenectomy increases cholangitis risk. Jejunal limb decompression (JLD) significantly reduces this early postoperative complication, improving patient recovery.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Hepatobiliary Surgery

Background:

  • Jejunal limb (JL) peristalsis is crucial for post-pancreaticoduodenectomy recovery.
  • Impaired peristalsis may contribute to early-onset postoperative cholangitis.
  • Jejunal limb decompression (JLD) is a potential intervention to mitigate this risk.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of JL peristalsis on early-onset postoperative cholangitis.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of JLD in preventing this complication.

Main Methods:

  • A modified Child reconstruction was performed in 281 patients undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy.
  • Patients were allocated to JLD (n=210) or non-JLD (n=71) groups.
  • Drainage volume from JLD served as a surrogate for JL peristalsis; outcomes were compared using propensity score matching.

Main Results:

  • Higher drainage volume correlated with increased cholangitis risk (P<.001).
  • Drainage volume ≥1555 mL within 14 days was an independent risk factor for cholangitis (OR, 4.91; P<.001).
  • Post-propensity score matching, JLD significantly reduced cholangitis incidence (1.7% vs. 20.7%, P<.003).

Conclusions:

  • Impaired JL peristalsis is associated with early-onset postoperative cholangitis post-pancreaticoduodenectomy.
  • JLD placement effectively reduces the incidence of early-onset postoperative cholangitis.
  • JLD is a valuable strategy for improving outcomes after pancreaticoduodenectomy.
Abstract

Keywords:
CholangitisPancreaticoduodenectomyPeristalsisPostoperative complication

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