Detection of strictures on upper gastrointestinal tract radiographic examinations after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery: importance of projection

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2006 Apr;186(4):1090-3. doi: 10.2214/AJR.05.0160.

Abstract

Objective: Our objective was to determine the optimal radiographic projections for the detection of strictures at the gastrojejunal anastomosis after gastric bypass surgery.

Conclusion: Steep oblique or lateral spot images routinely should be obtained during upper gastrointestinal radiographic studies after gastric bypass surgery to optimize detection of strictures at the gastrojejunal anastomosis.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Constriction, Pathologic / diagnostic imaging
  • Constriction, Pathologic / etiology
  • Female
  • Gastric Bypass / adverse effects*
  • Gastric Bypass / methods
  • Humans
  • Jejunum / diagnostic imaging*
  • Jejunum / pathology*
  • Jejunum / surgery
  • Laparoscopy*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiography
  • Stomach / diagnostic imaging*
  • Stomach / pathology*
  • Stomach / surgery