Open Duodenojejunostomy Treatment in India

Pari Jones, a 42-year-old high school...

Pari Jones, a 42-year-old high school art teacher and mother of two, had been battling mysterious abdominal pain for over a year. Her symptoms, severe, cramping pain after eating, persistent nausea, and significant, unintentional weight loss, had forced her to reduce her hours at work. Multiple ER visits and scans initially revealed nothing conclusive, until a dedicated gastroenterologist ordered a specialized CT enterography. It showed a severe stricture in the third part of her duodenum, likely from chronic inflammation or a congenital band, causing a near-complete blockage. Her surgeon, Dr. Lee, explained that an Open Duodenojejunostomy was the best permanent solution to bypass the blocked segment and restore normal digestive flow. Pari was terrified of a major abdominal surgery and worried about being away from her young children during recovery. The surgery went smoothly, though the first few days post-op were challenging with pain and a slow return of bowel function. After two weeks, she was home, following a gradual diet. Six months later, Pari can eat without fear, has regained 15 pounds, and is back to teaching full-time. The relief is profound; she feels she has her life back and is emotionally grateful for a clear diagnosis and effective treatment, though she carries a quiet anxiety about the long scar as a permanent reminder of her ordeal.