title: Roux-en-Y diversion for debilitating reflux after esophagectomy.
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.
authors.affiliation: Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, 9200 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA.
authors.forename: Mario G
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Gasparri
authors.forename: William B
authors.initials: WB
authors.lastname: Tisol
authors.forename: George B
authors.initials: GB
authors.lastname: Haasler
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000713:Anastomosis, Roux-en-Y; D004383:Duodenogastric Reflux / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D016629:Esophagectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016896:Treatment Outcome