Gastrojejunal disconnection in the presence of purulent peritonitis as an alternative approach in gastroduodenal operations.

A two stage operation is presented, for example, a life-saving procedure that halts further leakage and drainage of abscess by a modification of the gastrojejunal disconnection and reconstruction. It may be considered as an alternative approach in gastroduodenal operations in the presence of purulent peritonitis, especially in delayed surgical treatment.