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Abdominal Radiology
Published in: Abdominal Radiology 5/2012

01-10-2012

Complications of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy

Authors: Daniel Herron, Ramin Roohipour

Published in: Abdominal Radiology | Issue 5/2012

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Abstract

Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy are two of the most common bariatric procedures performed in 2011. Although the complication rates associated with these procedures are low, the consequences of these complications are significant and can be associated with high morbidity and mortality. Timely diagnosis and proper management of these complications are extremely important. The most commonly used radiologic studies in bariatric surgery are the upper GI contrast study and the CT scan, which are used to rule out leak, obstruction, perforation, anastomotic stricture, or pouch dilatation. As with all imaging studies, a negative result should not override strong clinical suspicion of a complication.
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Metadata
Title
Complications of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy
Authors
Daniel Herron
Ramin Roohipour
Publication date
01-10-2012
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Abdominal Radiology / Issue 5/2012
Print ISSN: 2366-004X
Electronic ISSN: 2366-0058
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00261-012-9866-6

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