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Trac J, Balas M, Gee D, Hutter MM, Jung JJ. Does routine upper gastrointestinal swallow study after metabolic and bariatric surgery lead to earlier diagnosis of leak? Surg Obes Relat Dis 2024; 20:767-773. [PMID: 38570283 DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2024.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2023] [Revised: 01/14/2024] [Accepted: 02/17/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024]
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BACKGROUND It is unclear whether routine upper gastrointestinal swallow study (SS) in the immediate postoperative period is associated with earlier diagnosis of gastrointestinal leak after bariatric surgery. OBJECTIVE To investigate the relationship between routine SS and time to diagnosis of postoperative gastrointestinal leak. SETTING MBSAQIP-accredited hospitals in the United States and Canada. METHODS We conducted an observational cohort study of adults who underwent laparoscopic primary Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) (n = 82,510) and sleeve gastrectomy (SG) (n = 283,520) using the MBSAQIP 2015-2019 database. Propensity scores were used to match patient cohorts who underwent routine versus no routine SS. Primary outcome was time to diagnosis of leak. Median days to diagnosis of leak were compared. The Nelson-Aalen estimator was used to determine the cumulative hazards of leak. RESULTS In our study, 36,280 (23%) RYGB and 135,335 (33%) SG patients received routine SS. Routine SS was not associated with earlier diagnosis of leak (RYGB routine SS median 7 [IQR 3-12] days v. no routine SS 6 [2-11] days, P = .9; SG routine SS 15 [9-22] days v. no routine SS 14 [8-21] days, P = .06) or lower risk of developing leak (RYGB HR 1.0, 95%-CI .8-1.2; SG HR 1.1, 95%-CI 1.0-1.4). More routine SS patients had a length of stay 2 days or greater (RYGB 78.3% v. 61.1%; SG 48.6% v. 40.3%). CONCLUSIONS Routine SS was not associated with earlier diagnosis of leaks compared to the absence of routine SS. Surgeons should consider abandoning the practice of routine SS for the purpose of obtaining earlier diagnosis of postoperative leaks.
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- Jessica Trac
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of General and Oncologic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Division of General and Oncologic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts; Codman Center for Clinical Effectiveness in Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Codman Center for Clinical Effectiveness in Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts; Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Department of Surgery, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina.
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Triantafyllou E, Scholer V, Calabrese D, Ribeiro-Parenti L, Msika S, Rebibo L. Is Routine Post-operative Biological Laboratory Assessment Necessary After Sleeve Gastrectomy? Obes Surg 2024; 34:707-715. [PMID: 38273145 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-024-07065-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2023] [Revised: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024]
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BACKGROUND Incidence of post-operative complications after sleeve gastrectomy (SG) is low. However, the early identification of these complications remains crucial. Here, we report the impact of routine laboratory monitoring for the early diagnosis of complications after SG. MATERIAL AND METHODS From January 2018 to December 2019, all consecutive patients who underwent primary SG (n = 457) were included. This was a comparative study of patients undergoing primary SG. Patients were divided into two groups: one group with routine laboratory monitoring performed at postoperative day (POD) 1 and 3 (LAB group) and another group without routine laboratory monitoring (control group). The study's primary endpoint was the overall impact of routine laboratory monitoring. The secondary endpoints were evaluation of patients with complications. RESULTS The population in the two groups were similar in term of demographic and intra-operative data. There was a statistical difference between the two groups in term of length of stay (5.7 days in the LAB group and 3.5 days in the control group (p < 0.001)). There were 19 complications (6.0%) in the LAB group and 5 complications in the control group (3.5%) (p = 0.25). A cut-off C-reactive protein level of 46.3 mg/l was found to be significant (p = 0.006). In the LAB group, 9 patients (2.9%) required readmission vs. three patients (2.0%) in the control group (p = 0.62). CONCLUSION The interest of routine laboratory monitoring after SG seems limited. Routine laboratory monitoring alone is not associated with earlier diagnosis of complications. This routine monitoring is associated with an increase of stay in hospital.
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- Evangelia Triantafyllou
- Service de Chirurgie Digestive, Oesogastrique Et Bariatrique, Hôpital Bichat Claude Bernard, APHP, 75018, Paris, France
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- Service de Chirurgie Digestive, Oesogastrique Et Bariatrique, Hôpital Bichat Claude Bernard, APHP, 75018, Paris, France
- Service de Chirurgie, GHI Le Raincy-Montfermeil, 93370, Montfermeil, France
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- Service de Chirurgie Digestive, Oesogastrique Et Bariatrique, Hôpital Bichat Claude Bernard, APHP, 75018, Paris, France
- Université de Paris, Inserm UMR 1149, 75018, Paris, France
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- Service de Chirurgie Digestive, Oesogastrique Et Bariatrique, Hôpital Bichat Claude Bernard, APHP, 75018, Paris, France
- Université de Paris, Inserm UMR 1149, 75018, Paris, France
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- Service de Chirurgie Digestive, Oesogastrique Et Bariatrique, Hôpital Bichat Claude Bernard, APHP, 75018, Paris, France
- Université de Paris, Inserm UMR 1149, 75018, Paris, France
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- Université de Paris, Inserm UMR 1149, 75018, Paris, France.
- Service de Chirurgie Digestive Et Oncologique, Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou, APHP, 75015, Paris, France.
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Sabry K, Elmaleh HM, El-Swaify ST, Refaat MA, Atiya MAN, Alazab E, El-Abbassy I. Surgical Management Algorithm for Intrathoracic Sleeve Migration: A Retrospective Series and Literature Review. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2022; 32:1078-1091. [PMID: 36074085 DOI: 10.1089/lap.2022.0298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Background: With the increase in utilization of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG), intrathoracic sleeve migration (ITSM) has introduced a novel challenge for bariatric surgeons. Despite being an underreported complication, effective and safe solutions for ITSM are being sought. The aim of this study is to present our center's experience as well as a comprehensive review of the literature on ITSM. Accordingly, we propose an algorithm for the surgical management of ITSM. Methods: We conducted a retrospective chart review of 4000 patients who underwent LSG at our center. ITSM was clinically suspected with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms and/or epigastric pain resistant to proton pump inhibitors. Diagnosis of ITSM was confirmed in all patients by three-dimensional computed tomography (3D-CT) volumetry. Several corrective procedures were offered based on the findings of the 3D-CT volumetry, esophagogastroduodenoscopy, and the diaphragmatic pillars' condition: cruroplasty with gastropexy, one anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB), or Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) with or without re-sleeve gastrectomy, omentopexy, or ligamentum teres augmentation. We conducted a literature review of ITSM using several databases. Results: Fifteen patients were diagnosed with postoperative ITSM. The most common presenting complaint was severely worsened GERD symptoms not responding to medical treatment. The mean time interval between the primary operation and diagnosis of ITSM was 38.8 ± 29.1 months. Three patients had re-sleeve gastrectomy and gastropexy, 5 patients had OAGB, and 7 patients had RYGB. The mean postoperative body mass index was 31.2 ± 4.9 kg/m2. No case of recurrent ITSM was detected during follow-up. Our electronic database search yielded 19 studies to be included in our review, which included 201 patients. Conclusion: A high index of suspicion is required to diagnose ITSM. CT volumetry with 3D reconstruction may be the most sensitive diagnostic modality. ITSM management should depend on the results of the diagnostic workup and the condition of the diaphragmatic pillars during surgery.
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- Karim Sabry
- Division of Bariatric Surgery, Ain Shams University Hospitals, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Surgery, Ain Shams University Hospitals, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Surgery, Ain Shams University Hospitals, Cairo, Egypt
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- Division of Bariatric Surgery, Ain Shams University Hospitals, Cairo, Egypt.,Department of Surgery, Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, United Kingdom.,Institute of Medical Sciences, King's College, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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Park JY. Diagnosis and Management of Postoperative Complications After Sleeve Gastrectomy. JOURNAL OF METABOLIC AND BARIATRIC SURGERY 2022; 11:1-12. [PMID: 36685085 PMCID: PMC9848960 DOI: 10.17476/jmbs.2022.11.1.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2022] [Revised: 08/26/2022] [Accepted: 08/29/2022] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Sleeve gastrectomy (SG) has demonstrated excellent outcomes in terms of weight loss and resolution of obesity-related comorbidities as a single procedure. It has gained rapidly increasing popularity among bariatric surgeons and patients over the last two decades. This is due to its relative ease of use and less frequent morbidities related to the procedure. Even though the overall complication rate after SG is reported to be lower than conventional Roux-en-Y gastric bypass or biliopancreatic diversion, it still affects 1-10% of the patients undergoing SG, which is not negligible. Early postoperative complications that can occur within 30 days after SG include hemorrhage, leakage, sleeve stenosis, and reflux. Thromboembolic events are rare but can occur after surgery. Here, we review the incidence, diagnosis, and management of these early postoperative complications.
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- Ji Yeon Park
- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea.,Department of Surgery, Kyungpook National University Chilgok Hospital, Daegu, Korea
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Lainas P, Triantafyllou E, Chagué P, Dammaro C, Maitre S, Rocher L, Dagher I. Routine Early Computed Tomography Scanner After Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy in High-Risk Severely Obese Patients Is Effective for Bleeding or Hematoma Diagnosis but not for Staple-Line Leak Detection: a Prospective Study. Obes Surg 2022; 32:1624-1630. [PMID: 35292901 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-022-05997-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2021] [Revised: 03/01/2022] [Accepted: 03/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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PURPOSE Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is the most frequently performed bariatric procedure worldwide. Postoperative staple-line leak and intraabdominal hemorrhage can increase associated morbidity and mortality. The value of routine early computed tomography (CT) scanner examination in the early diagnosis of complications in high-risk severely obese patients undergoing LSG is studied. METHODS This was a prospective, non-randomized study including all patients undergoing LSG in our department from 2014 to 2020. Patients presenting at least one potential risk factor for postoperative gastric leak and bleeding (as defined by the current literature) were included. Primary endpoint was the efficacy of postoperative day (POD) 2 CT-scanner examination in diagnosing these complications. RESULTS One thousand fifty-one high-risk patients were included. Median age was 44 years. Early postoperative surgical complications occurred in 48 patients (4.5%): 25 (2.3%) intraabdominal hemorrhage and 23 (2.2%) staple-line leak. Early CT-scanner detected intraabdominal bleeding or hematoma in 22/25 patients, with 95.6% sensitivity (Youden's index = 0.95), while specificity was 100%, positive predictive value (PPV) 100%, and negative predictive value (NPV) 99.9%. Sensitivity of early postoperative CT-scanner was 43.4% (10/23 patients; Youden's index = 0.43) for staple-line leak detection, with specificity of 100%, PPV 100%, and NPV 98.7%. CONCLUSION POD 2 CT-scanner in high-risk severely obese patients undergoing LSG is an excellent tool for early diagnosis of intraabdominal hemorrhage, but sensitivity remains low for staple-line leak detection. Close postoperative clinical follow-up of these patients is essential and any suspicion of postoperative surgical complication should motivate the performance of a CT-scanner.
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- Panagiotis Lainas
- Department of Minimally Invasive Digestive Surgery, Antoine-Béclère Hospital, AP-HP, F-92140, Clamart, France. .,Paris-Saclay University, F-91405, Orsay, France.
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Digestive Surgery, Antoine-Béclère Hospital, AP-HP, F-92140, Clamart, France
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- Paris-Saclay University, F-91405, Orsay, France.,Department of Radiology, Antoine-Béclère Hospital, AP-HP, F-92140, Clamart, France
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- Paris-Saclay University, F-91405, Orsay, France.,Department of Radiology, Antoine-Béclère Hospital, AP-HP, F-92140, Clamart, France
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- Paris-Saclay University, F-91405, Orsay, France.,Department of Radiology, Antoine-Béclère Hospital, AP-HP, F-92140, Clamart, France
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Digestive Surgery, Antoine-Béclère Hospital, AP-HP, F-92140, Clamart, France.,Paris-Saclay University, F-91405, Orsay, France
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Imaging after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy - literature review with practical recommendations. Pol J Radiol 2021; 86:e325-e334. [PMID: 34136051 PMCID: PMC8186309 DOI: 10.5114/pjr.2021.106795] [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: 08/14/2020] [Accepted: 09/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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In the XXI century obesity has become one of the most demanding epidemiological threats worldwide. At the same time, bariatric surgery has established itself as an effective treatment for morbidly obese patients, with laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) emerging as the most popular bariatric procedure. This paper reviews the role of imaging studies of patients after LSG. Computed tomography is widely considered as the method of choice in detection of complications in early postoperative period. The dynamic character of upper gastrointestinal examination allows for the assessment of passage through the gastric remnant. The paper also discusses evaluation of the shape and volume of the gastric remnant assessed by imaging studies.
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Knight J, Krishnaraj A. Utility of 3-Week Follow-Up of Upper Gastrointestinal Study in Asymptomatic Patients Following Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy. Curr Probl Diagn Radiol 2020; 49:260-265. [DOI: 10.1067/j.cpradiol.2019.05.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2019] [Revised: 04/23/2019] [Accepted: 05/07/2019] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Alharbi SR. Computed Tomography-based Diagnosis of Post-laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Gastric Leak. J Clin Imaging Sci 2020; 10:8. [PMID: 32257584 PMCID: PMC7109466 DOI: 10.25259/jcis_5_2020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2020] [Accepted: 02/13/2020] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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Objective: Gastric leak post-laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy may appear as a variety of computed tomography (CT) findings. We aimed to review the various CT findings sensitivity and specificity in confirmed cases of gastric leak. Materials and Methods: A retrospective review was performed for all patients who underwent sleeve gastrectomy, CT, and endoscopy for suspected leak between 2011 and 2018. All patients with positive CT findings for gastric leak were included in the study. Results: A total of 152 consecutive patients underwent CT for suspected post-sleeve gastrectomy gastric leak. Out of 152 patients, 88 had positive CT findings for gastric leak and underwent endoscopy. The CT findings sensitivity and specificity of perigastric collection without oral contrast leak were 61% and 88.8%, oral contrast leak were 28% and 100%, and gas leak were 10% and 77.7%, respectively. Conclusions: Perigastric fluid collection without contrast leak and with variable wall enhancement and gas content is the most common CT findings of post-sleeve gastrectomy gastric leak. Among various CT findings, it exhibits good diagnostic accuracy with 61% sensitivity and 88.8% specificity.
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- Sultan R Alharbi
- Department of Radiology, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Timsit G, Johanet H. Medico-legal claims in bariatric surgery in France between 2010 and 2015. J Visc Surg 2019; 156 Suppl 1:S51-S55. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jviscsurg.2019.04.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Clayton RD, Carucci LR. Imaging following bariatric surgery: roux-en-Y gastric bypass, laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding and sleeve gastrectomy. Br J Radiol 2018; 91:20180031. [PMID: 29869916 PMCID: PMC6223156 DOI: 10.1259/bjr.20180031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2017] [Revised: 05/29/2018] [Accepted: 05/30/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Morbid obesity is an increasing health problem, and bariatric surgery is a popular treatment option. Radiologists must be familiar with performing and interpreting studies in this patient population. The typical post-operative findings of the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB), laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) and sleeve gastrectomy (SG) procedures on upper gastrointestinal (UGI) series and computerized tomography (CT) are presented. An overview of the potential complications is provided in addition to a description of potential pitfalls in interpreting these studies.
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- Ryan D Clayton
- Department of Radiology, VCU Health System, Richmond, VA, USA
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- Department of Radiology, VCU Health System, Richmond, VA, USA
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Rebibo L, Msika S. Les nouvelles indications de chirurgie laparoscopique ambulatoire – la sleeve gastrectomie. LE PRATICIEN EN ANESTHÉSIE RÉANIMATION 2018; 22:218-224. [DOI: 10.1016/j.pratan.2018.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2025]
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Gastroduodenal and pancreatic surgeries: indications, surgical techniques, and imaging features. Abdom Radiol (NY) 2017; 42:2054-2068. [PMID: 28493073 DOI: 10.1007/s00261-017-1165-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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This review article focuses on gastroduodenal and pancreatic surgeries with the goal of identifying radiologic findings that translate to important surgical considerations. The topics covered include partial gastrectomy with reconstruction techniques, total gastrectomy, pancreaticoduodenectomy, and pancreaticojejunostomy. Indications, contraindications, surgical techniques, and postoperative imaging are described within each of these topics. Knowledge of these surgical techniques is extremely helpful for the interpreting radiologists to identify expected postoperative anatomy and related complications that would remain clinically relevant to our surgical colleagues and direct timely patient management.
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