The safety of ileo-ileal anastomosis performed near ileo-cecal valve: A case report and review of the literature

Abstract

The ileo-ileal anastomosis near ileocecal valva after resection of ileum due to different surgical pathologies wasconsidered to be a risky procedure. A 18- year- old femalewas operated due to a tumoral lesion originated from terminal ileum. Segmental small bowel resection and ileo-ileal anastomosis near 1-2 cm to ileocecal valve was performed. There was no problem after surgery. In this studywe aimed to present this subject which has not been discussed so much in literature.