Figure 3From: Gastroduodeno-plasty performed by distal gastric transection.- A new technique for large duodenal defect closure Intraoperative situation of the duodenal penetration caused by the enormous gallstone. The size of this defect was about 3 x 4 cm. Due to this and to the poor tissue conditions, mobilization of the duodenum and direct closure of the defect was impossible.Back to article page