Roux-en-Y diversion for debilitating reflux after esophagectomy

Mario G Gasparri; William B Tisol; George B Haasler

Roux-en-Y diversion for debilitating reflux after esophagectomy

Am Surg. 2005 Aug;71(8):687-9.

Authors

Mario G Gasparri¹, William B Tisol, George B Haasler

Affiliation

¹ Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, 9200 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA.

PMID: 16217953

Abstract

Two patients with debilitating reflux after esophagectomy are reported. Complete relief of symptoms after creation of a Roux-en-Y limb to the gastric conduit is described.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adult
Anastomosis, Roux-en-Y*
Duodenogastric Reflux / etiology
Duodenogastric Reflux / surgery*
Esophagectomy / adverse effects*
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Treatment Outcome