Enteroenterostomy

Enteroenterostomy is a surgical operation in which an anastomosis is formed between two loops of the small intestine.

Indications for enteroenterostomy are:

1. Obstruction or stenosis of the afferent loop of the small intestine with good blood supply to the mesentery.

2. Short bowel syndrome, when it is necessary to increase the length of the functioning part of the small intestine.

3. Small intestine transplant.

4. Crohn's disease affecting certain areas of the small intestine.

The operation is performed under general anesthesia. An incision is made in the midline of the abdomen. Two loops of the small intestine are isolated and mobilized. Two rows of sutures are placed between the intestinal walls, forming a side-to-side anastomosis. The intestinal mesentery is sutured to prevent twisting. The operation is completed layer by layer.

Enteroenterostomy allows you to restore the normal passage of intestinal contents in case of pathology of the small intestine. With a successful postoperative period, the nutritional status and quality of life of the patient improves.

Enterointestomatia (ENTERO- + gr.; entēron intestine + enteros(sis) + stoma hole) is a surgical operation to restore intestinal continuity and normal functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, restoring the passage of food after surgery to remove most of the small intestine or resection of the rectosigmoid colon.