Jejunal limb decompression reduces early-onset postoperative cholangitis

Researchers found that jejunal limb decompression (JLD) significantly lowers the incidence of early-onset postoperative cholangitis in patients undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy. In a study involving 281 patients, the incidence dropped from 20.7% to 1.7% when JLD was employed. Additionally, a drainage volume of ≥1555 ml within 14 days post-surgery was identified as an independent risk factor for cholangitis. Increased peristalsis from decompression improved recovery and may reduce postoperative complications.