title: [A rare complication in total gastrectomies].
abstract: The authors describe a rare complication following total gastrectomy or reconstruction using a Roux-en-Y loop: the presence of a metal mandrel used to insert the nasogastric tube in the end tract was discovered during esophagojejunal anastomosis. The object was extracted by esophagoscopy without damage to the patient.
authors.affiliation: Unità Operativa di Chirurgia Digestiva, Ospedale S. Francesco, Nuoro.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Serra
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Usula
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Mastinu
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Fancello
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000713:Anastomosis, Roux-en-Y; D004945:Esophagoscopy; D004947:Esophagus / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D005743:Gastrectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D007441:Intubation, Gastrointestinal / Q000295:instrumentation; D007583:Jejunum / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography
vernacular_title: Una rara complicanza nelle gastrectomie totali.