TY  - JOUR
T1  - CHronic pseudo-obstruction secondary to side-to-side intestinal anastomosis
AU  - Walfish J, Frankel A
Y1  - 1979/09/01
N1  - 10.1001/archsurg.1979.01370330097019
JO  - Archives of Surgery
SP  - 1075
EP  - 1078
VL  - 114
IS  - 9
N2  - • An unusual late complication of side-to-side intestinal anastomosis, chronic small-bowel obstruction with massive proximal ileal dilation despite a widely patent anastomosis, occurred in a patient. The classic blind loop syndrome was not present. Several potential mechanisms are suggested, including regional absence of normal peristalsis on a mechanical basis and bacterial overgrowth. This report adds support to the concept that side-to-side intestinal anastomosis should be avoided whenever possible.(Arch Surg 114:1075-1078, 1979)
SN  - 0004-0010
M3  - doi: 10.1001/archsurg.1979.01370330097019
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/archsurg.1979.01370330097019
ER  -