Fluoroscopic balloon dilation for early jejunojejunostomy obstruction after gastrectomy with roux-en-Y reconstruction: a case series of three patients

Fluoroscopic balloon dilation for early jejunojejunostomy obstruction after gastrectomy with roux-en-Y reconstruction: a case series of three patients

Abstract Background Small bowel obstruction after gastrectomy with Roux-en-Y reconstruction (R-Y reconstruction) is not a rare complication. However, patients who need re-operation for this complication have a high rate of postoperative complications. We report a case series of three patients who un...

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Main Authors: Teppei Kamada, Hironori Ohdaira, Sojun Hoshimoto, Satoshi Narihiro, Norihiko Suzuki, Rui Marukuchi, Hideyuki Takeuchi, Masashi Yoshida, Eigoro Yamanouchi, Yutaka Suzuki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2020-05-01
Series:Surgical Case Reports
Subjects:
Gastrectomy
Early small bowel obstruction
Fluoroscopic balloon dilation
Barbed suture
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40792-020-00871-4

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