Proximal jejunal stoma as ultima ratio in case of traumatic distal duodenal perforation facilitating successful EndoVAC® treatment: A case report. (2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kelm, M.; Seyfried, F.; Reimer, S.; Krajinovic, K.; Miras, A.D.; Jurowich, C.; Germer, C.T.; Brand, M.
• Is Part Of: International journal of surgery case reports. Volume 41(2017)
• Page Start: 401
• Page End: 403
• Publication Date: 2017
• Subjects: Transstomal endoluminal vacuum therapy -- Duodenal trauma -- Duodenal perforation -- EndoVAC and small bowel; Surgery -- Periodicals; Surgical Procedures, Operative -- Periodicals; Surgery; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 617.005
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2017.11.022
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2210-2612

Abstract

Highlights: Endoluminal vacuum (EndoVAC™) therapy has been shown to be a revolutionary option but has anatomical and technical limits. Transstomal EndoVAC™ is a new approach and a safe and feasible option as ultima ratio for intestinal leakage. In trauma related laparotomy complete mobilization of the duodenum is crucial. Abstract: Introduction: During damage control surgery for blunt abdominal traumata simultaneous duodenal perforations can be missed making secondary sufficient surgical treatment challenging. Endoluminal vacuum (EndoVAC™) therapy has been shown to be a revolutionary option but has anatomical and technical limits. Presentation of the case: A 59-year old man with hemorrhagic shock due to rupture of the mesenteric root after blunt abdominal trauma received damage control treatment. Within a scheduled second-look, perforation of the posterior duodenal wall was identified. Due to local and systemic conditions, further surgical treatment was limited. Decision for endoscopic treatment was made but proved to be difficult due to the distal location. Finally, double-barreled jejunal stoma was created for transstomal EndoVAC™ treatment. Complete leakage healing was achieved and jejunostomy reversal followed subsequently. Discussion: During damage control surgery simultaneous bowel injuries can be missed leading to life-threatening complications with limited surgical options. EndoVAC™ treatment is an option for gastrointestinal perforations but has anatomical limitations that can be sufficiently shifted by a transstomal approach for intestinal leakage. Conclusion: In trauma related laparotomy complete mobilization of the duodenum is crucial. As ultima ratio, transstomal EndoVAC™ is a safe and feasible option and can be considered for similar cases.