[The Roux-en-Y jejunal loop in extrahepatic bilio-digestive anastomoses. Technic, indications and early complications in 101 cases]

Personal experience with Roux's Y loop in 101 cases in which bilio-jejunal anastomosis was performed for mechanical icterus of malignant (66 cases) and benign (35 cases) origin is described. It is felt that this operation does not present particular technical difficulties. End-to-end anastomosis is preferable. While bilio-duodenal and bilio-jejunal anastomoses are both sound practice, Roux's Y loop offers greater possibilities of application.