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Chen T, Hsu C, Chang Y, Wang M, Wu Y, Wang C, Wang K, Chu T, Lee Y. Percutaneous transhepatic duodenal drainage is good option for afferent loop syndrome for obstructive colorectal cancer patient with history of Billroth's operation II: A case report of a rare postoperative complication. Clin Case Rep 2023; 11:e7725. [PMID: 37484758 PMCID: PMC10359450 DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.7725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2023] [Revised: 06/03/2023] [Accepted: 07/09/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2023] Open
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Key Clinical Message Temporal percutaneous transhepatic duodenum drainage (PTDD) seems to be effective in the treatment of postoperative afferent loop syndrome (ALS) following transverse loop colostomy for obstructive colorectal cancer. Abstract Management of obstructive colorectal cancer still remains a challenge. There are various options with different risks of mortality and mobility for obstructive colorectal cancer. A rare unexpected postoperative ALS following a low anterior resection and transverse loop colostomy for obstructive colorectal cancer is presented in this report. A 64-year-old man had the acute ALS had been noted 10 days after transverse loop colostomy. An option was temporal PTDD treatment in the patient with history of Billroth's operation II for upper gastrointestinal bleeding 30 years ago. Acute ALS was treated by temporal PTDD. The drainage tube for PTDD was not removed until closure of the transverse colostomy 2 months later. The patient recovered uneventfully. Acute ALS after transverse loop colostomy for obstructive colorectal cancer is rare and has never been reported in the literature. The mechanism of acute ALS after construction of a loop colostomy and the treatment strategy of PTDD for acute ALS is presented.
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- Tung‐Yuan Chen
- Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of SurgeryKaohsiung Armed Forces General HospitalKaohsiungTaiwan
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of SurgeryKaohsiung Armed Forces General HospitalKaohsiung CityTaiwan
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- Department of Cardiovascular SurgeryKaohsiung Armed Forces General HospitalKaohsiung CityTaiwan
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- Department of RadiologyKaohsiung Armed Forces General HospitalKaohsiung CityTaiwan
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- Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of SurgeryKaohsiung Armed Forces General HospitalKaohsiungTaiwan
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- Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of SurgeryKaohsiung Armed Forces General HospitalKaohsiungTaiwan
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- Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of SurgeryKaohsiung Armed Forces General HospitalKaohsiungTaiwan
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- Medical Laboratory, Medical Education and Research Center, Kaohsiung Armed Forces General HospitalKaohsiung CityTaiwan
- Institute of Medical Science and Technology, National Sun Yat‐sen UniversityKaohsiungTaiwan
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- Medical Laboratory, Medical Education and Research Center, Kaohsiung Armed Forces General HospitalKaohsiung CityTaiwan
- Institute of Medical Science and Technology, National Sun Yat‐sen UniversityKaohsiungTaiwan
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Ozawa N, Kanzaki M. Enterolith Causing Afferent Loop Perforation After Distal Gastrectomy. Cureus 2023; 15:e37021. [PMID: 37143630 PMCID: PMC10151450 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.37021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/01/2023] [Indexed: 04/04/2023] Open
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Afferent loop syndrome is a complication that occurs after the Billroth Ⅱ reconstruction or Roux-en-Y reconstruction and can also be caused by enteroliths. We experienced a case of duodenal perforation due to afferent loop syndrome caused by an enterolith, in which surgical removal of the enterolith and decompression of the duodenum were effective. A 73-year-old female who underwent distal gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y reconstruction for gastric cancer 14 years ago came to the hospital with acute abdominal pain and underwent emergency surgery for afferent loop syndrome and duodenal perforation due to enterolith. The patient underwent removal of the enterolith, drain placement, and placement of a decompression tube in the duodenum. Postoperatively, percutaneous drainage of the intra-abdominal abscess was necessary, but the patient was saved without reoperation. Afferent loop perforation may occur with obstruction due to enteroliths, and the surgical insertion of a tube to decompress the afferent loop is effective.
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Kim HY, Chang W, Lee YJ, Park JH, Cho J, Na HY, Ahn H, Hwang SI, Lee HJ, Kim YH, Lee KH. Adrenal Nodules Detected at Staging CT in Patients with Resectable Gastric Cancers Have a Low Incidence of Malignancy. Radiology 2021; 302:129-137. [PMID: 34665031 DOI: 10.1148/radiol.2021211210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Background Guidelines recommending additional imaging for adrenal nodules lack relevant epidemiologic evidence. Purpose To measure the prevalence of adrenal nodules detected at staging CT in patients with potentially resectable gastric cancer and the proportion of patients with malignant nodules among them. Materials and Methods This retrospective study included 10 250 consecutive patients (median age, 63 years; interquartile range, 53-71 years; 6884 men) who underwent staging CT and had potentially resectable gastric cancer in a tertiary center (May 2003 to December 2018). All 10 250 CT studies were retrospectively reviewed, and patients with adrenal nodules (or thickening ≥10 mm) were identified to measure the prevalence of adrenal nodules. Among patients with adrenal nodules, the per-patient proportions of malignant nodules, adrenal metastasis from gastric cancer, and additional adrenal examinations were measured. A secondary analysis was performed by using data from the original CT reports. The same metrics that were used in the retrospective review were assessed. Results The prevalence of adrenal nodules was 4.5% (95% CI: 4.1, 4.9; 462 of 10 250). The proportions of malignant nodules and adrenal metastasis from gastric cancer were 0.4% ( 95% CI: 0.1, 1.6; two of 462) and 0% (95% CI: 0.0, 0.8; 0 of 462), respectively. A total of 27% of the patients (95% CI: 23, 31; 123 of 462) underwent additional adrenal examination. According to original CT reports, the prevalence of adrenal nodules and the proportions of malignant nodules, adrenal metastases from gastric cancer, and additional adrenal examination were 2.7% (95% CI: 2.4, 3.0; 272 of 10 250), 0.7% (95% CI: 0.1, 2.6; two of 272), 0% (95% CI: 0.0, 1.4; 0 of 272), and 42.6% (95% CI: 36.7, 48.8; 116 of 272), respectively. Conclusion Although adrenal nodules were detected frequently on staging CT images of patients with otherwise resectable gastric cancer, these nodules were rarely malignant. ©RSNA, 2021 Online supplemental material is available for this article. See also the editorial by Baumgarten in this issue.
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- Hae Young Kim
- From the Departments of Radiology (H.Y.K., W.C., Y.J.L., J.H.P., J.C., H.A., S.I.H., H.J.L., Y.H.K., K.H.L.) and Pathology (H.Y.N.), Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, 82 Gumi-ro-173-beon-gil, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do 13620, Korea; Department of Pathology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea (H.Y.N.); Department of Applied Bioengineering, Graduate School of Convergence Science and Technology, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea (K.H.L.); Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Gyeonggi-do, Korea (H.J.L., Y.H.K., K.H.L.); and Interdisciplinary Program in Bioengineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea (K.H.L.)
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- From the Departments of Radiology (H.Y.K., W.C., Y.J.L., J.H.P., J.C., H.A., S.I.H., H.J.L., Y.H.K., K.H.L.) and Pathology (H.Y.N.), Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, 82 Gumi-ro-173-beon-gil, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do 13620, Korea; Department of Pathology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea (H.Y.N.); Department of Applied Bioengineering, Graduate School of Convergence Science and Technology, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea (K.H.L.); Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Gyeonggi-do, Korea (H.J.L., Y.H.K., K.H.L.); and Interdisciplinary Program in Bioengineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea (K.H.L.)
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- From the Departments of Radiology (H.Y.K., W.C., Y.J.L., J.H.P., J.C., H.A., S.I.H., H.J.L., Y.H.K., K.H.L.) and Pathology (H.Y.N.), Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, 82 Gumi-ro-173-beon-gil, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do 13620, Korea; Department of Pathology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea (H.Y.N.); Department of Applied Bioengineering, Graduate School of Convergence Science and Technology, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea (K.H.L.); Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Gyeonggi-do, Korea (H.J.L., Y.H.K., K.H.L.); and Interdisciplinary Program in Bioengineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea (K.H.L.)
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- From the Departments of Radiology (H.Y.K., W.C., Y.J.L., J.H.P., J.C., H.A., S.I.H., H.J.L., Y.H.K., K.H.L.) and Pathology (H.Y.N.), Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, 82 Gumi-ro-173-beon-gil, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do 13620, Korea; Department of Pathology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea (H.Y.N.); Department of Applied Bioengineering, Graduate School of Convergence Science and Technology, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea (K.H.L.); Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Gyeonggi-do, Korea (H.J.L., Y.H.K., K.H.L.); and Interdisciplinary Program in Bioengineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea (K.H.L.)
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- From the Departments of Radiology (H.Y.K., W.C., Y.J.L., J.H.P., J.C., H.A., S.I.H., H.J.L., Y.H.K., K.H.L.) and Pathology (H.Y.N.), Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, 82 Gumi-ro-173-beon-gil, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do 13620, Korea; Department of Pathology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea (H.Y.N.); Department of Applied Bioengineering, Graduate School of Convergence Science and Technology, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea (K.H.L.); Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Gyeonggi-do, Korea (H.J.L., Y.H.K., K.H.L.); and Interdisciplinary Program in Bioengineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea (K.H.L.)
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- From the Departments of Radiology (H.Y.K., W.C., Y.J.L., J.H.P., J.C., H.A., S.I.H., H.J.L., Y.H.K., K.H.L.) and Pathology (H.Y.N.), Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, 82 Gumi-ro-173-beon-gil, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do 13620, Korea; Department of Pathology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea (H.Y.N.); Department of Applied Bioengineering, Graduate School of Convergence Science and Technology, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea (K.H.L.); Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Gyeonggi-do, Korea (H.J.L., Y.H.K., K.H.L.); and Interdisciplinary Program in Bioengineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea (K.H.L.)
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- From the Departments of Radiology (H.Y.K., W.C., Y.J.L., J.H.P., J.C., H.A., S.I.H., H.J.L., Y.H.K., K.H.L.) and Pathology (H.Y.N.), Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, 82 Gumi-ro-173-beon-gil, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do 13620, Korea; Department of Pathology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea (H.Y.N.); Department of Applied Bioengineering, Graduate School of Convergence Science and Technology, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea (K.H.L.); Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Gyeonggi-do, Korea (H.J.L., Y.H.K., K.H.L.); and Interdisciplinary Program in Bioengineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea (K.H.L.)
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- From the Departments of Radiology (H.Y.K., W.C., Y.J.L., J.H.P., J.C., H.A., S.I.H., H.J.L., Y.H.K., K.H.L.) and Pathology (H.Y.N.), Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, 82 Gumi-ro-173-beon-gil, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do 13620, Korea; Department of Pathology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea (H.Y.N.); Department of Applied Bioengineering, Graduate School of Convergence Science and Technology, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea (K.H.L.); Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Gyeonggi-do, Korea (H.J.L., Y.H.K., K.H.L.); and Interdisciplinary Program in Bioengineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea (K.H.L.)
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- From the Departments of Radiology (H.Y.K., W.C., Y.J.L., J.H.P., J.C., H.A., S.I.H., H.J.L., Y.H.K., K.H.L.) and Pathology (H.Y.N.), Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, 82 Gumi-ro-173-beon-gil, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do 13620, Korea; Department of Pathology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea (H.Y.N.); Department of Applied Bioengineering, Graduate School of Convergence Science and Technology, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea (K.H.L.); Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Gyeonggi-do, Korea (H.J.L., Y.H.K., K.H.L.); and Interdisciplinary Program in Bioengineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea (K.H.L.)
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- From the Departments of Radiology (H.Y.K., W.C., Y.J.L., J.H.P., J.C., H.A., S.I.H., H.J.L., Y.H.K., K.H.L.) and Pathology (H.Y.N.), Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, 82 Gumi-ro-173-beon-gil, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do 13620, Korea; Department of Pathology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea (H.Y.N.); Department of Applied Bioengineering, Graduate School of Convergence Science and Technology, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea (K.H.L.); Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Gyeonggi-do, Korea (H.J.L., Y.H.K., K.H.L.); and Interdisciplinary Program in Bioengineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea (K.H.L.)
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- From the Departments of Radiology (H.Y.K., W.C., Y.J.L., J.H.P., J.C., H.A., S.I.H., H.J.L., Y.H.K., K.H.L.) and Pathology (H.Y.N.), Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, 82 Gumi-ro-173-beon-gil, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do 13620, Korea; Department of Pathology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea (H.Y.N.); Department of Applied Bioengineering, Graduate School of Convergence Science and Technology, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea (K.H.L.); Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Gyeonggi-do, Korea (H.J.L., Y.H.K., K.H.L.); and Interdisciplinary Program in Bioengineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea (K.H.L.)
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Sakai A, Shiomi H, Masuda A, Kobayashi T, Yamada Y, Kodama Y. Clinical management for malignant afferent loop obstruction. World J Gastrointest Oncol 2021. [DOI: 10.4251/wjgo.v13.i7.509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Sakai A, Shiomi H, Masuda A, Kobayashi T, Yamada Y, Kodama Y. Clinical management for malignant afferent loop obstruction. World J Gastrointest Oncol 2021; 13:684-692. [PMID: 34322197 PMCID: PMC8299933 DOI: 10.4251/wjgo.v13.i7.684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2021] [Revised: 04/05/2021] [Accepted: 06/18/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Afferent loop obstruction (ALO) is defined as duodenal or jejunal mechanical obstruction at the proximal anastomosis site of a gastrojejunostomy. With advances in chemotherapy, the incidence of malignant ALO is increasing. Malignant ALO can be complicated by ischemia, gangrenous bowel, pancreatitis, and ascending cholangitis. Moreover, the general condition of patients with recurrent cancer is often poor. Therefore, accurate and rapid diagnosis and minimally invasive treatments are required. However, no review articles on the diagnosis and treatment of malignant ALO have been published. Through literature searching, we reviewed related articles published between 1959 and 2020 in the PubMed database. Herein, we present recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of malignant ALO and describe future perspectives. Endoscopic transluminal self-expandable metal stent (SEMS) placement is considered the standard treatment for malignant ALO, as this procedure is well established and less invasive. However, with the development of interventional endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) in recent years, the usefulness of EUS-guided gastrojejunostomy has been reported. Moreover, through indirect comparison, this approach has been reported to be superior to transluminal SEMS placement. It is expected that a safer and less invasive treatment method will be established through the continued advancement and innovation of interventional endoscopy techniques.
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- Arata Sakai
- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe 650-0017, Hyogo, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe 650-0017, Hyogo, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe 650-0017, Hyogo, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe 650-0017, Hyogo, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe 650-0017, Hyogo, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe 650-0017, Hyogo, Japan
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Pejic M, Parsee AA. Afferent Loop Syndrome with Intestinal Ischemia due to Internal Hernia after Whipple Operation for T2N1M0 Pancreatic Cancer. J Clin Imaging Sci 2020; 10:43. [PMID: 32754378 PMCID: PMC7395522 DOI: 10.25259/jcis_90_2020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2020] [Accepted: 06/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Afferent loop syndrome is an uncommon complication of Whipple procedure. The often vague and non-specific presentation results in difficulty and/or delay in diagnosis, which may lead to bowel ischemia or perforation. CT can demonstrate characteristic features, yield the diagnosis of afferent loop syndrome, and predict the cause before surgical intervention. We present a rare etiology of acute afferent loop syndrome in a patient 6 weeks after Whipple procedure who was reportedly recovering well, which resulted in prompt surgical intervention.
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- Marijan Pejic
- Department of Radiology, University of South Florida, 2 Tampa General Circle, STC 7028, United States
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- Department of Radiology, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, 12902 USF Magnolia Dr, Tampa, Florida, United States,
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Shin CI, Kim SH. Normal and Abnormal Postoperative Imaging Findings after Gastric Oncologic and Bariatric Surgery. Korean J Radiol 2020; 21:793-811. [PMID: 32524781 PMCID: PMC7289697 DOI: 10.3348/kjr.2019.0822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2019] [Revised: 01/10/2020] [Accepted: 02/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Surgical resection remains the primary choice of treatment and the only potentially curative option for gastric carcinoma, and is increasingly performed laparoscopically. Gastric resection represents a challenging procedure, with a significant morbidity and non-negligible postoperative mortality. The interpretation of imaging after gastric surgery can be challenging due to significant modifications of the normal anatomy. After the surgery, the familiarity with expected imaging appearances is crucial for diagnosis and appropriate management of potentially life-threatening complications in patients who underwent gastric surgery. We review various surgical techniques used in gastric surgery and describe fluoroscopic and cross-sectional imaging appearances of normal postoperative anatomic changes as well as early and late complications after gastric surgery.
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- Cheong Il Shin
- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea.,Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea.,Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.,Institute of Radiation Medicine, Seoul National University Medical Research Center, Seoul, Korea.
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Song KB, Yoo D, Hwang DW, Lee JH, Kwon J, Hong S, Lee JW, Youn WY, Hwang K, Kim SC. Comparative analysis of afferent loop obstruction between laparoscopic and open approach in pancreaticoduodenectomy. JOURNAL OF HEPATO-BILIARY-PANCREATIC SCIENCES 2019; 26:459-466. [PMID: 31290285 DOI: 10.1002/jhbp.656] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Afferent loop obstruction (ALO) is a rare mechanical complication of pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) and is associated with a high rate of morbidity and mortality. METHODS Data from patients who underwent PD between May 2007 and July 2017 at a single large-volume center were retrospectively reviewed. RESULTS Of the 3,223 patients who underwent PD, 67 developed ALO. More patients in the laparoscopic PD (LPD) group had developed ALO due to internal herniation than did those in the open PD (OPD) group (46.2 vs. 4.7%, P < 0.001). Patients in the LPD group also showed earlier occurrence of ALO (ALO occurrence within 60 days: 76.9 vs. 22.2%, P < 0.001) and more frequent requirement for surgical treatment (76.9 vs. 18.9%, P < 0.001) than did those in the OPD group. CONCLUSIONS The characteristics of ALO were significantly different between patients who had received LPD and OPD. The most common cause of ALO in the LPD group was internal herniation occurring in the early postoperative period. Internal herniation following LPD may be prevented by routine closure of mesocolic window and should be treated by emergency surgery if it occurs.
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- Ki Byung Song
- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, 05505, South Korea
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- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, 05505, South Korea
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- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, 05505, South Korea
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- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, 05505, South Korea
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- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, 05505, South Korea
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- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, 05505, South Korea
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- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, 05505, South Korea
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- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, 05505, South Korea
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- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, 05505, South Korea
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- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, 05505, South Korea
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A 78-year-old woman with a history of stage IIB gastric adenocarcinoma with previous Billroth II subtotal gastrectomy was admitted with pancreatitis, with subsequent development of fevers and acute jaundice. Transabdominal ultrasound demonstrated bile duct obstruction. An endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography was attempted, but the lumen of the afferent limb appeared distorted without an obstructing lesion. A computed tomography scan demonstrated volvulus of the afferent limb near the gastrojejunal anastomosis, with afferent limb dilation and significant biliary dilation.
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Cao Y, Kong X, Yang D, Li S. Endoscopic nasogastric tube insertion for treatment of benign afferent loop obstruction after radical gastrectomy for gastric cancer: A 16-year retrospective single-center study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2019; 98:e16475. [PMID: 31305482 PMCID: PMC6641837 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000016475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Afferent loop obstruction is an uncommon complication associated with Billroth-II distal gastrectomy. Inappropriate treatment may result in life-threatening events as perforation and peritonitis. For the benign afferent loop obstruction, Braun or Roux-en-Y reconstruction has been reported as the choice. However, the edematous afferent loop may result in anastomotic fistula. In this study, a less invasive technique was described for treatment of benign afferent loop obstruction. The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness and safety of endoscopic nasogastric tube insertion for treatment of benign afferent loop obstruction.We conducted a retrospective review of the data of 2548 gastric cancer patients who underwent distal gastrectomy from January 2002 to January 2018. Patients who developed benign afferent loop obstruction were treated by this procedure. Outcomes were recorded. Follow-up was scheduled at 3, 6, and 12 months after the treatment.Twenty-six patients (1.0%) developed afferent loop obstruction. The median age, consisting of 19 men and 7 women, was 60 years (range 36-69 years). Of these 26 patients, 23 underwent the endoscopic treatment. The obstructive symptoms had a rapid relief in all the 23 patients. No one died due to this procedure. However, 2 patients underwent surgical treatment due to intestinal obstruction because of adhesion at >4 and 7 months after the endoscopic drainage, respectively.Endoscopic nasogastric tube insertion is an effective and safe procedure for treatment of benign afferent loop obstruction. In addition, it could be considered as the first step in treatment, especially in high-surgical-risk patients.
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Liaocheng People's Hospital, Liaocheng, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Liaocheng People's Hospital, Liaocheng, Shandong Province, China
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Mullan D, Uberoi R. The obstructed afferent loop: Percutaneous options. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GASTROINTESTINAL INTERVENTION 2016. [DOI: 10.18528/gii160019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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- Damian Mullan
- Department of Interventional Radiology, The Christie Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, Oxford, UK
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Afferent Loop Syndrome after Roux-en-Y Total Gastrectomy Caused by Volvulus of the Roux-Limb. Case Rep Surg 2016; 2016:4930354. [PMID: 27429828 PMCID: PMC4939196 DOI: 10.1155/2016/4930354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2016] [Accepted: 06/12/2016] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Afferent loop syndrome is a rare complication of gastric surgery. An obstruction of the afferent limb can present in various ways. A 73-year-old man presented with one day of persistent abdominal pain, gradually radiating to the back. He had a history of total gastrectomy with a Roux-en-Y reconstruction. Abdominal computed tomography scan revealed dilation of the duodenum and small intestine in the left upper quadrant. Exploratory laparotomy showed volvulus of the biliopancreatic limb that caused afferent loop syndrome. In this patient, the 50 cm long limb was the cause of volvulus. It is important to fashion a Roux-limb of appropriate length to prevent this complication.
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Afferent Loop Syndrome After Subtotal Gastrectomy With Billroth-II Reconstruction: Etiology and Treatment. Int Surg 2016. [DOI: 10.9738/intsurg-d-15-00137.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical characteristics, treatment, and prognosis of afferent loop syndrome (ALS) following radical subtotal gastrectomy with B-II reconstruction in gastric cancer patients. ALS is an infrequent mechanical complication, which occurs after reconstruction of Billroth-II (B-II) gastrojejunostomy or Roux-en-Y esophagojejunosotomy. From 2002 through 2010, 672 patients who had undergone subtotal gastrectomy with B-II reconstruction for gastric cancer were enrolled. Clinical data, symptom interval, cause, and treatment of 13 ALS patients were reviewed. The body mass index (BMI) of patients who suffered ALS was significantly less than that of patients who did not (P = 0.0244). And, there were significant differences in rates of recurrence (P = 0.0032) and follow-up duration (P = 0.0119) between the two groups. Acute ALS within 1 month occurred in 5 patients (38.5%). Obstructive jaundice or acute pancreatitis occurred in 4 patients (30.1%). The most frequent cause was anastomosis inflammation (6 patients). Only 2 patients required surgery. Most patients with ALS were treated conservatively with or without percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD). Clinical suspicion is of significant importance because ALS is not common and the symptoms are nonspecific. ALS occurs more frequently in low BMI patients than high. PTBD can be considered as a primary treatment option for ALS if rupture of the afferent loop is not present.
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Surve A, Zaveri H, Cottam D. Retrograde filling of the afferent limb as a cause of chronic nausea after single anastomosis loop duodenal switch. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2016; 12:e39-e42. [PMID: 27134196 DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2016.01.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2015] [Revised: 01/14/2016] [Accepted: 01/16/2016] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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- Amit Surve
- Bariatric Medicine Institute, Salt Lake City, Utah
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Kang EG, Kim C, Lee J, Cha MU, Kim JH, Park SH, Kim MD, Lee DY, Rha SY. Deep vein thrombosis caused by malignant afferent loop obstruction. Yeungnam Univ J Med 2016. [DOI: 10.12701/yujm.2016.33.2.166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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- Eun Gyu Kang
- Department of Internal Medicine, Hongik Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hongik Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Blouhos K, Boulas KA, Tsalis K, Hatzigeorgiadis A. Management of afferent loop obstruction: Reoperation or endoscopic and percutaneous interventions? World J Gastrointest Surg 2015; 7:190-195. [PMID: 26425267 PMCID: PMC4582236 DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.v7.i9.190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2015] [Revised: 06/21/2015] [Accepted: 07/23/2015] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Afferent loop obstruction is a purely mechanical complication that infrequently occurs following construction of a gastrojejunostomy. The operations most commonly associated with this complication are gastrectomy with Billroth II or Roux-en-Y reconstruction, and pancreaticoduodenectomy with conventional loop or Roux-en-Y reconstruction. Etiology of afferent loop obstruction includes: (1) entrapment, compression and kinking by postoperative adhesions; (2) internal herniation, volvulus and intussusception; (3) stenosis due to ulceration at the gastrojejunostomy site and radiation enteritis of the afferent loop; (4) cancer recurrence; and (5) enteroliths, bezoars and foreign bodies. Acute afferent loop obstruction is associated with complete obstruction of the afferent loop and represents a surgical emergency, whereas chronic afferent loop obstruction is associated with partial obstruction. Abdominal multiple detector computed tomography is the diagnostic study of choice. CT appearance of the obstructed afferent loop consists of a C-shaped, fluid-filled tubular mass located in the midline between the abdominal aorta and the superior mesenteric artery with valvulae conniventes projecting into the lumen. The cornerstone of treatment is surgery. Surgery includes: (1) adhesiolysis and reconstruction for benign causes; and (2) by-pass or excision and reconstruction for malignant causes. However, endoscopic enteral stenting, transhepatic percutaneous enteral stenting and direct percutaneous tube enterostomy have the principal role in management of malignant and radiation-induced obstruction. Nevertheless, considerable limitations exist as a former Roux-en-Y reconstruction limits endoscopic access to the afferent loop and percutaneous approaches for enteral stenting and tube enterostomy have only been reported in the literature as isolated cases.
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Huang J, Hao S, Yang F, Di Y, Yao L, Li J, Jiang Y, Zhong L, Fu D, Jin C. Endoscopic metal enteral stent placement for malignant afferent loop syndrome after pancreaticoduodenectomy. Wideochir Inne Tech Maloinwazyjne 2015; 10:257-65. [PMID: 26240626 PMCID: PMC4520836 DOI: 10.5114/wiitm.2015.51867] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2014] [Revised: 11/22/2014] [Accepted: 03/08/2015] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Afferent loop syndrome (ALS) is a rare and dreaded complication after pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD). Malignant ALS after PD is usually difficult to manage due to patients' poor condition. Effective and safe therapeutic strategies for these patients are reported scarcely at present. AIM To analyze and evaluate the clinical characteristics and treatment of these patients. MATERIAL AND METHODS We analyzed 3 patients with malignant ALS after PD. They were treated by endoscopic enteral metal stent placement in our hospital. Meanwhile we retrospectively reviewed 49 cases with ALS after PD through available English literature. All these patients' clinical features, laboratory study, treatment and outcome were evaluated. RESULTS A total of 52 cases were analyzed in the study. The most common presenting symptoms of ALS after PD were jaundice (56.5%), upper abdominal pain (45.7%), fever (26.1%), and vomiting (23.9%). Sixty percent of ALS cases were caused by tumor recurrence. The mean time from prior surgery to diagnosis of ALS was 13.3 months. The rates of treatment with the endoscopic approach, percutaneous stenting or drainage, surgery, and the conservative method were 40.4%, 32.7%, 11.5%, and 15.4%, respectively. Endoscopic enteral metal stent placement proved more effective and less invasive in the treatment of malignant ALS after PD. CONCLUSIONS Cholangitis and cholangiectasis are the major manifestations of malignant ALS after PD. Invasive interventions are enjoying more and more acceptance for treatment. Endoscopic enteral metal stent placement appears to be a promising technique with effective palliation in these patients.
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- Jiaxin Huang
- Department of Pancreatic Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pancreatic Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pancreatic Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pancreatic Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pancreatic Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pancreatic Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pancreatic Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pancreatic Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pancreatic Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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Kim KH, Lee HB, Kim SH, Kim MC, Jung GJ. Role of percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage in patients with complications after gastrectomy. Int Surg 2015; 101:78-83. [PMID: 26024411 DOI: 10.9738/intsurg-d-15-00117.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to elucidate the role of PTBD in patients with DSL and ALS post-gastrectomy for malignancy or benign ulcer perforation. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD) is an interventional radiologic procedure used to promote bile drainage. Duodenal stump leakage (DSL) and afferent loop syndrome (ALS) can be serious complications after gastrectomy. METHODS From January 2002 through December 2014, we retrospectively reviewed 19 patients who underwent PTBD secondary to DSL and ALS post-gastrectomy. In this study, a PTBD tube was placed in the proximal duodenum near the stump or distal duodenum in order to decompress and drain bile and pancreatic fluids. RESULTS Nine patients with DSL and 10 patients with ALS underwent PTBD. The mean hospital stay was 34.3 days (range, 12-71) in DSL group and 16.4 days (range, 6-48) in ALS group after PTBD. A liquid or soft diet was started within 2.6 days (range, 1-7) in the ALS group and within 3.4 days (range, 0-15) in the DSL group after PTBD. One patient with DSL had PTBD changed, and 2 patients with ALS underwent additional surgical interventions after PTBD. CONCLUSIONS The PTBD procedure, during which the tube was inserted into the duodenum, was well-suited for decompression of the duodenum as well as for drainage of bile and pancreatic fluids. This procedure can be an alternative treatment for cases of DSL and ALS post-gastrectomy.
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- Ki Han Kim
- a Dong-A University College of Medicine, Busan, 602-715, Korea, Republic of
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Cvetkovic AM, Milasinovic DZ, Peulic AS, Mijailovic NV, Filipovic ND, Zdravkovic ND. Numerical and experimental analysis of factors leading to suture dehiscence after Billroth II gastric resection. COMPUTER METHODS AND PROGRAMS IN BIOMEDICINE 2014; 117:71-79. [PMID: 25201585 DOI: 10.1016/j.cmpb.2014.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2013] [Revised: 08/07/2014] [Accepted: 08/18/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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The main goal of this study was to numerically quantify risk of duodenal stump blowout after Billroth II (BII) gastric resection. Our hypothesis was that the geometry of the reconstructed tract after BII resection is one of the key factors that can lead to duodenal dehiscence. We used computational fluid dynamics (CFD) with finite element (FE) simulations of various models of BII reconstructed gastrointestinal (GI) tract, as well as non-perfused, ex vivo, porcine experimental models. As main geometrical parameters for FE postoperative models we have used duodenal stump length and inclination between gastric remnant and duodenal stump. Virtual gastric resection was performed on each of 3D FE models based on multislice Computer Tomography (CT) DICOM. According to our computer simulation the difference between maximal duodenal stump pressures for models with most and least preferable geometry of reconstructed GI tract is about 30%. We compared the resulting postoperative duodenal pressure from computer simulations with duodenal stump dehiscence pressure from the experiment. Pressure at duodenal stump after BII resection obtained by computer simulation is 4-5 times lower than the dehiscence pressure according to our experiment on isolated bowel segment. Our conclusion is that if the surgery is performed technically correct, geometry variations of the reconstructed GI tract by themselves are not sufficient to cause duodenal stump blowout. Pressure that develops in the duodenal stump after BII resection using omega loop, only in the conjunction with other risk factors can cause duodenal dehiscence. Increased duodenal pressure after BII resection is risk factor. Hence we recommend the routine use of Roux en Y anastomosis as a safer solution in terms of resulting intraluminal pressure. However, if the surgeon decides to perform BII reconstruction, results obtained with this methodology can be valuable.
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- Aleksandar M Cvetkovic
- Faculty of Medical sciences, University in Kragujevac, Svetozara Markovica 69, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia.
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- Faculty of Hotel Management and Tourism, Vojvodjanska bb, 36210 Vrnjacka Banja, Serbia; BioIRC, Bioengineering Research and Development Center, Prvoslava Stojanovica 6, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Faculty of Engineering, University of Kragujevac, Sestre Janjic 6, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
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- BioIRC, Bioengineering Research and Development Center, Prvoslava Stojanovica 6, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia; Faculty of Engineering, University of Kragujevac, Sestre Janjic 6, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
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- BioIRC, Bioengineering Research and Development Center, Prvoslava Stojanovica 6, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia; Faculty of Engineering, University of Kragujevac, Sestre Janjic 6, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Faculty of Medical sciences, University in Kragujevac, Svetozara Markovica 69, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
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Kim DJ, Lee JH, Kim W. Afferent loop obstruction following laparoscopic distal gastrectomy with Billroth-II gastrojejunostomy. JOURNAL OF THE KOREAN SURGICAL SOCIETY 2013; 84:281-6. [PMID: 23646313 PMCID: PMC3641367 DOI: 10.4174/jkss.2013.84.5.281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2012] [Revised: 02/12/2013] [Accepted: 03/05/2013] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Purpose Afferent loop (A-loop) obstruction is an uncommon postgastrectomy complication following Billroth-II (B-II) or Roux-en-Y reconstruction. Moreover, its development after laparoscopic gastrectomy has not been reported. Here we report 4 cases of A-loop obstructions after laparoscopic distal gastrectomy (LDG) with B-II reconstruction. Methods Among the 396 patients who underwent LDG with a B-II anastomosis between April 2004 and December 2011, 4 patients had A-loop obstruction. Their data were obtained from a prospectively maintained institutional database and analyzed for outcomes. Results Four patients (1.01%) developed A-loop obstruction. All were male, and their median age was 52 years (range, 30 to 73 years). The interval between the initial gastrectomies and the operation for A-loop obstruction ranged from 4 to 540 days (median, 33 days). All 4 patients had symptoms of vomiting and abdominal pain and were diagnosed by abdominal computed tomographic (CT) scan. The causes of the A-loop obstructions were adhesions (2 cases) and internal herniations (2 cases) that were treated with Braun anastomoses and reduction of the herniated small bowels, respectively. All patients recovered following the emergency operations. Conclusion A-loop obstruction is a rare but serious complication following laparoscopic and open gastrectomy. It should be considered when a patient complains of continuous abdominal pain and/or vomiting after LDG with B-II reconstruction. Prompt CT scan may play an important role in diagnosis and treatment.
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- Dong Jin Kim
- Department of Surgery, Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Kim SH, Kwon KS, Jeong S, Lee DH, Min KS, Lee JW, Shin YW, Jeon YS. [A case of afferent loop syndrome with acute cholangitis developed after percutaneous transhepatic cholangioscopic lithotripsy for treatment of choledocholithiasis in a patient who underwent Billroth II gastrectomy]. THE KOREAN JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY 2012; 59:180-4. [PMID: 22387838 DOI: 10.4166/kjg.2012.59.2.180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Afferent loop syndrome is a rare complication which can occur in patients with Billroth II gastrectomy. Bile and pancreatic juice is congested at afferent loop in the syndrome. This syndrome can progress rapidly to necrosis, perforation, or severe sepsis, and therefore early diagnosis and swift surgical intervention is important. But, cases of endoscopic or percutaneous transhepatic drainage have been reported when surgical management was inappropriate to proceed. We report a case of afferent loop syndrome accompanying acute cholangitis developed after percutaneous transhepatic cholangioscopic lithotripsy for the retrieval of common bile duct stone in a patient who underwent Billroth II gastrectomy due to early gastric cancer. There was no other organic cause. We treated afferent loop syndrome successfully by performing balloon dilation of afferent loop outlet.
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- Seong Hyun Kim
- Department of Internal Medicine, Inha University School of Medicine, Incheon, Korea
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Juan YH, Yu CY, Hsu HH, Huang GS, Chan DC, Liu CH, Tung HJ, Chang WC. Using multidetector-row CT for the diagnosis of afferent loop syndrome following gastroenterostomy reconstruction. Yonsei Med J 2011; 52:574-80. [PMID: 21623598 PMCID: PMC3104453 DOI: 10.3349/ymj.2011.52.4.574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To assess the clinical manifestations and multidetector-row computed tomography (MDCT) findings of afferent loop syndrome (ALS) and to determine the role of MDCT on treatment decisions. MATERIALS AND METHODS From January 2004 to December 2008, 1,100 patients had undergone gastroenterostomy reconstruction in our institution. Of these, 22 (2%) patients were diagnosed as ALS after surgery that included Roux-en-Y gastroenterotomy (n=9), Billroth-II gastrojejunostomy (n=7), and Whipple's operation (n=6). Clinical manifestations and MDCT features of these patients were recorded and statistically analyzed. The presumed etiologies of obstruction shown on the MDCT were correlated with clinical information and confirmed by surgery or endoscopic biopsy. RESULTS The most common clinical symptom was acute abdominal pain, presenting in 18 patients (82%). We found that a fluid-filled C-shaped afferent loop in combination with valvulae conniventes projecting into the lumen was the most common MDCT features of ALS. Malignant causes of ALS, such as local recurrence and carcinomatosis, are the most common etiologies of obstruction. These etiologies and associated complications can be predicted 100% by MDCT. CONCLUSION Our results suggest that MDCT is a reliable modality for assessing the etiologies of ALS and guiding treatment decisions.
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- Yu-Hsiu Juan
- Department of Radiology, Tri-Service General Hospital and National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Radiology, Hualien Armed Forces General Hospital, Hualien, Taiwan
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- Department of Radiology, Tri-Service General Hospital and National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Radiology, Tri-Service General Hospital and National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Radiology, Tri-Service General Hospital and National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tri-Service General Hospital and National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Radiology, Tri-Service General Hospital and National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Healthcare Administration, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Radiology, Tri-Service General Hospital and National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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Chang TC, Chen CC, Wang MY, Yang CY, Lin MT. Gasless laparoscopy-assisted distal gastrectomy for early gastric cancer: analysis of initial results. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2011; 21:215-20. [PMID: 21254869 DOI: 10.1089/lap.2010.0054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Laproscopic surgery is widely used in treating gastrointestinal disease. This study investigated the clinical result, short-term outcomes, and cost analysis of the newly developed gasless laparoscopy-assisted distal gastrectomy (GLADG) and compared it with conventional open distal gastrectomy (ODG). METHODS Seventy-five patients underwent distal gastrectomy with radical lymph node dissection for early gastric cancer from December 2005 to January 2008. Thirty-one patients underwent GLADG and 44 underwent ODG. Postoperative pain, morphine use, disease-free and overall survival, and surgical and hospital costs were measured postoperatively and compared between the two groups. RESULTS Patients in the two groups were comparable by age, sex, body mass index, tumor size, tumor location, cancer staging, and operative time. The GLADG group had early start of oral intake and shorter postoperative hospital stay (P < .05). There was less morphine use from postoperative day 1 to 4 in the GLADG group than in the ODG group (P < .05), and body temperature from postoperative day 1 to 2 was lower in the GLADG than in the ODG group (P < .05). Cost analysis showed that operation cost (100,242 ± 5385 versus 36,455 ± 1419) and equipment cost (65,909 ± 5385 versus 2122 ± 1419) was higher in the GLADG group, but its total hospital cost (193,552 ± 12,715 versus 206,676 ± 41,920) was lower than in the ODG group (P < .05). The 2-year disease-free and overall survival rates were not different between the two groups. CONCLUSIONS GLADG is feasible for early gastric cancer. It is advantageous because of less pain, less postoperative inflammatory response, less blood loss, and shorter total hospital stay while achieving the same oncologic results as ODG.
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- Tung-Cheng Chang
- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Taipei Medical University Shuang-Ho Hospital, Taipei County, Taiwan
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Aoki M, Saka M, Morita S, Fukagawa T, Katai H. Afferent loop obstruction after distal gastrectomy with Roux-en-Y reconstruction. World J Surg 2011; 34:2389-92. [PMID: 20458583 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-010-0602-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND The incidence of afferent loop obstruction after gastrectomy with Roux-en-Y reconstruction has not yet been reported. The aim of this study was to elucidate the incidence of afferent loop obstruction after distal gastrectomy with Roux-en-Y reconstruction performed through an open approach. METHODS We conducted a retrospective review of the data of 1908 patients who underwent distal gastrectomy followed by Roux-en-Y reconstruction through an open approach between January 1999 and December 2008. RESULTS Four patients (0.2%) developed afferent loop obstruction. The median age of the patients, consisting of three men and one woman, was 64 years (range 46-78 years). The cause of the afferent loop obstruction was internal herniation in two patients, adhesion in one patient, and peritoneal recurrence in one patient. The internal herniation occurred at the mesenteric gap in the region of the jejunojejunostomy. The interval between the initial gastrectomies and the emergency operations for afferent loop obstruction ranged from 3 weeks to 2 years (median 5 months). Three of the four patients were symptomatic, with vomiting and abdominal pain. All patients recovered following the emergency operations, and none died of this complication. CONCLUSIONS Afferent loop obstruction develops rarely after distal gastrectomy with Roux-en-Y reconstruction through an open approach. This rare but fatal complication should be considered when a patient complains of abdominal pain and/or vomiting after distal gastrectomy with Roux-en-Y reconstruction.
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- Masaru Aoki
- Gastric Surgery Division, National Cancer Center Hospital, 5-1-1 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 104-0045, Japan
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Laasch HU. Obstructive jaundice after bilioenteric anastomosis: transhepatic and direct percutaneous enteral stent insertion for afferent loop occlusion. Gut Liver 2010; 4 Suppl 1:S89-95. [PMID: 21103301 DOI: 10.5009/gnl.2010.4.s1.s89] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Recurrent tumour after radical pancreaticoduodenectomy may cause obstruction of the small bowel loop draining the liver. Roux-loop obstruction presents a particular therapeutic challenge, since the postsurgical anatomy usually prevents endoscopic access. Careful multidisciplinary discussion and multimodality preprocedure imaging are essential to accurately demonstrate the cause and anatomical location of the obstruction. Transhepatic or direct percutaneous stent placement should be possible in most cases, thereby avoiding long-term external biliary drainage. Gastropexy T-fasteners will secure the percutaneous access and reduce the risk of bile leakage. The static bile is invariably contaminated by gut bacteria, and systemic sepsis is to be expected. Enteral stents are preferable to biliary stents, and compound covered stents in a sandwich construction are likely to give the best long-term results. Transhepatic and direct percutaneous enteral stent insertion after jejunopexy is illustrated and the literature reviewed.
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- Hans-Ulrich Laasch
- Department of Radiology, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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Kim HJ, Moon JH, Choi HJ, Koo HC, Park SJ, Cheon YK, Cho YD, Lee MS, Shim CS. Endoscopic removal of an enterolith causing afferent loop syndrome using electrohydraulic lithotripsy. Dig Endosc 2010; 22:220-2. [PMID: 20642613 DOI: 10.1111/j.1443-1661.2010.00981.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Electrohydraulic lithotripsy is a very useful method for fragmenting biliary stones and it can be used for endoscopic removal of difficult biliary stones. Acute afferent loop syndrome induced by enterolith is very rare, and surgical treatment is the usual choice for this condition. We describe a patient with acute afferent loop syndrome, which was induced by an enterolith after a Billroth II gastrectomy. We used electrohydraulic lithotripsy to endoscopically remove the enterolith.
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- Hwa Jong Kim
- Digestive Disease Center, Department of Internal Medicine and Radiology, Soon Chun Hyang University School of Medicine, and Soon Chun Hyang University Bucheon Hospital, Bucheon and Seoul, Korea
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Acute afferent loop necrosis after Roux-en-Y cholangiojejunostomy. Clin J Gastroenterol 2010; 3:165-7. [PMID: 26190125 DOI: 10.1007/s12328-010-0148-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2010] [Accepted: 03/16/2010] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Afferent loop necrosis after Roux-en-Y cholangiojejunostomy biliary reconstruction is rare. We present the case of a 36-year-old woman with acute necrotic afferent loop obstruction. The peripheral area of the Roux-en-Y limb, including the cholangiojejunostomy portion, was twisted just proximal to the cholangiojejunostomy. Cholangiojejunostomy was completely separated due to necrosis of the Roux-en-Y jejunum. In addition to the case report, we discuss features of cholangiojejunostomy that require special attention.
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Acute cholangitis due to afferent loop syndrome after a Whipple procedure: a case report. CASES JOURNAL 2009; 2:6339. [PMID: 19918578 PMCID: PMC2769288 DOI: 10.4076/1757-1626-2-6339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2009] [Accepted: 08/12/2009] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Introduction Patients with resection of stomach and especially with Billroth II reconstruction (gastro jejunal anastomosis), are more likely to develop afferent loop syndrome which is a rare complication. When the afferent part is obstructed, biliary and pancreatic secretions accumulate and cause the distention of this part. In the case of a complete obstruction (rare), there is a high risk developing necrosis and perforation. This complication has been reported once in the literature. Case presentation A 54-year-old Greek male had undergone a pancreato-duodenectomy (Whipple procedure) one year earlier due to a pancreatic adenocarcinoma. Approximately 10 months after the initial operation, the patient started having episodes of cholangitis (fever, jaundice) and abdominal pain. This condition progressively worsened and the suspicion of local recurrence or stenosis of the biliary-jejunal anastomosis was discussed. A few days before his admission the patient developed signs of septic cholangitis. Conclusion Our case demonstrates a rare complication with serious clinical manifestation of the afferent loop syndrome. This advanced form of afferent loop syndrome led to the development of huge enterobiliary reflux, which had a serious clinical manifestation as cholangitis and systemic sepsis, due to bacterial overgrowth, which usually present in the afferent loop. The diagnosis is difficult and the interventional radiology gives all the details to support the therapeutic decision making. A variety of factors can contribute to its development including adhesions, kinking and angulation of the loop, stenosis of gastro-jejunal anastomosis and internal herniation. In order to decompress the afferent loop dilatation due to adhesions, a lateral-lateral jejunal anastomosis was performed between the afferent loop and a small bowel loop.
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Ridereau-Zins C, Lebigot J, Moubarak E, Hamy A, Azoulay R, Aubé C. Imagerie post-opératoire du cardia et de l’estomac. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2009; 90:937-53. [DOI: 10.1016/s0221-0363(09)73233-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Filipovic N, Cvetkovic A, Isailovic V, Matovic Z, Rosic M, Kojic M. Computer simulation of flow and mixing at the duodenal stump after gastric resection. World J Gastroenterol 2009; 15:1990-8. [PMID: 19399932 PMCID: PMC2675090 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.15.1990] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM: To investigate the flow and mixing at the duodenal stump after gastric resection, a computer simulation was implemented.
METHODS: Using the finite element method, two different Billroth II procedure cases (A and B) were modeled. Case A was defined with a shorter and almost straight duodenal section, while case B has a much longer and curved duodenal section. Velocity, pressure and food concentration distribution were determined and the numerical results were compared with experimental observations.
RESULTS: The pressure distribution obtained by numerical simulation was in the range of the recorded experimental results. Case A had a more favorable pressure distribution in comparison with case B. However, case B had better performance in terms of food transport because of more continual food distribution, as well as better emptying of the duodenal section.
CONCLUSION: This study offers insight into the transport process within the duodenal stump section after surgical intervention, which can be useful for future patient-specific predictions of a surgical outcome.
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Yilmaz S, Yekeler E, Dural C, Dursun M, Akyol Y, Acunas B. Afferent loop syndrome secondary to Billroth II gastrojejunostomy obstruction: Multidetector computed tomography findings. Surgery 2007; 141:538-9. [PMID: 17431956 DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2006.02.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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- Sabri Yilmaz
- Department of Radiology, Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey.
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Capaccio E, Zuccarino F, Gauglio C, Pretolesi F, Derchi LE. Acute obstruction of the afferent loop caused by an enterolith. Emerg Radiol 2006; 13:201-3. [PMID: 17109128 DOI: 10.1007/s10140-006-0504-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2006] [Accepted: 04/21/2006] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Afferent loop obstruction is a relatively rare but significant complication of Billroth II gastrojejunostomy. We report the imaging findings in a patient in whom obstruction presented acutely and was due to the presence of an enterolith. CT showed dilatation of both the main pancreatic duct and the biliary ducts, and a markedly dilated afferent loop within which a 5-cm mass was present. The lesion had a heterogeneous, laminated appearance and did not show any contrast enhancement. Edema of fatty tissues surrounding the pancreatic tail, which extended to the left pararenal spaces, a small amount of free peritoneal fluid surrounding the spleen, and an aneurysm of the splenic artery of about 3 cm were also present. The diagnosis of afferent loop obstruction has to be considered in patients with previous Billroth II gastrojejunostomy who present with acute abdominal pain and laboratory findings indicating pancreatitis. Although rarely, an enterolith can be the cause of obstruction. CT allows to establish the diagnosis.
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- Enrico Capaccio
- DICMI-Radiologia, Università di Genova, Largo R. Benzi, 8, I-16132, Genova, Italy
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- R Young
- Departments of Radiology, Bristol Royal Infirmary, Marlborough Street, Bristol BS2 8HW, UK
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Woodfield CA, Levine MS. The postoperative stomach. Eur J Radiol 2005; 53:341-52. [PMID: 15741008 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2004.12.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2004] [Revised: 12/14/2004] [Accepted: 12/17/2004] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Gastric surgery may be performed for the treatment of a variety of benign and malignant diseases of the upper gastrointestinal tract, including peptic ulcers and gastric carcinoma. Radiographic studies with water-soluble contrast agents often are obtained to rule out leaks, obstruction, or other acute complications during the early postoperative period. Barium studies may also be obtained to evaluate for anastomotic strictures or ulcers, bile reflux gastritis, recurrent tumor, or other chronic complications during the late postoperative period. Cross-sectional imaging studies such as CT are also helpful for detecting abscesses or other postoperative collections, recurrent or metastatic tumor, or less common complications such as afferent loop syndrome or gastrojejunal intussusception. It is important for radiologists to be familiar not only with the radiographic findings associated with these various abnormalities but also with the normal appearances of the postoperative stomach on radiographic examinations, so that such appearances are not mistaken for pseudoleaks or other postoperative complications. The purpose of this article is to describe the normal postsurgical anatomy after the most commonly performed operations (including partial gastrectomy, esophagogastrectomy and gastric pull-through, and total gastrectomy and esophagojejunostomy) and to review the acute and chronic complications, normal postoperative findings, and major abnormalities detected on radiographic examinations in these patients.
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- Courtney A Woodfield
- Department of Radiology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, 3400 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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