Radiologic evaluation following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery for morbid obesity.
Morbid obesity is an increasing health problem, and bariatric surgery is becoming a popular treatment option. Radiologists must be familiar with performing and interpreting studies in this patient population. The typical postoperative findings of the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGBP) procedure for morbid obesity on upper gastrointestinal (UGI) series are presented. An overview of the potential complications that may be diagnosed with contrast studies and computed tomography (CT) is provided in addition to a description of potential pitfalls in interpreting these studies.
Carucci
Laura R
LR
Department of Radiology, Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, P.O. Box 980615, Richmond, VA 23298-0615, USA. lcarucci@vcu.edu
Turner
Mary Ann
MA
D000713:Anastomosis, Roux-en-Y; D005471:Fluoroscopy; D015390:Gastric Bypass / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D045823:Ileus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D009767:Obesity, Morbid / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013276:Stomach Ulcer / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed