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World J Gastroenterol. Jun 7, 2026; 32(21): 117664
Published online Jun 7, 2026. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v32.i21.117664
Published online Jun 7, 2026. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v32.i21.117664
T-tube duodenostomy with jejunal feeding tube placement for duodenal stump fistula: A case report and review of literature
Ying-Hua Wang, Xing-Wei Zhong, Can Tang, Shun-Hong Chen, Jian Li, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Southern Central Hospital of Yunnan Province, Gejiu 651000, Yunnan Province, China
Author contributions: Wang YH contributed to manuscript writing and editing; Zhong XW, Tang C, Chen SH contributed to literature search and screening; Li J contributed to supervision and final confirmation. All authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
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Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
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Corresponding author: Jian Li, Associate Chief Physician, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Southern Central Hospital of Yunnan Province, No. 1 Xiyuan Road, Gejiu 651000, Yunnan Province, China. 604474160@qq.com
Received: December 15, 2025
Revised: January 21, 2026
Accepted: March 2, 2026
Published online: June 7, 2026
Processing time: 164 Days and 21.9 Hours
Revised: January 21, 2026
Accepted: March 2, 2026
Published online: June 7, 2026
Processing time: 164 Days and 21.9 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Duodenal stump fistula (DSF) is a rare complication after gastrectomy and is associated with a high mortality rate. Various treatment methods have been described. We report a case of DSF treated with T-tube duodenostomy combined with jejunal feeding tube placement, in which the patient was cured and discharged within a short period. We summarize the characteristics of this disease and provide clinicians with a surgical treatment option and a prevention approach.