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Background: Upper gastrointestinal (UGI) swallow radiographs following laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGBP) may detect an obstruction or an anastomotic leak. The aim of our study was to determine the efficacy of routine imaging following LRYGBP. Methods: Radiograph reports were reviewed for 201 consecutive LRYGBP operations between April 1999 and June 2001. UGI swallow used Gastrografin®,...
Background: Laparoscopic techniques have been used to perform the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGBP). The gastrojejunostomy may be constructed using an end-to-end anastomosis (EEA) stapler. Most reports describe passing the EEA anvil transorally using an esophagogastroscope and a pullwire technique. Method: We describe problems experienced using this technique and present an alternative method. Results:...
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