[Biliodigestive anastomoses]

Experience with biliodigestive anastomosis in biliary surgery is reported. About 40 operations, subdivided into hepatojejunostomy, choledochojejunostomy, choledochoduodenostomy, hepaticojejunostomy, cholecystoejunostomy, etc. were performed in the period between 1970 and 1978. Indications for these operations are reported and the techniques adopted described. Complications and results are reviewed for each. A choledochoplasty operation using the serosa of an ansa in Roux fashion and transhepatic drainage is reported.