Abstract: A new technique of pancreaticojeunostomy for the prevention of postoperative pancreatic fistula is reported. In 15 cases of Child's operations, circumferential incision was made on the jejunum stump 2～2.5 cm distal to the cut margin and deep through the serosal and superficial longitudinal muscular layers. The proximal serosal and superficial muscular layers were elevated and turned proximally 1～1.3 cm to the cut margin, resulting in a sleeve-like lengthening of the jejunum stump. Then the pancreatic stump was inserted into the sero-muscular sleeve to meet the jejunal stump. The anastomosis was completed by suturing the margin of the sero-muscular sleeve to the capsule of the pancreas securely. The resultant overlapping of 1～1.2 cm of the jejunal sleeve and the pancreatic stump formed a waterlight anastomosis.No pancreatic fistula occurred in the 15 cases operated upon with this technique. The efficacy of the technique has also been supported by experimental studyies in animal models. The au thors advocate the technique for further clinical trial.

Key words: pancreaticojejunostomy, pancreatic fistula, turn cuff