title: Imaging evaluation following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery for morbid obesity.
abstract: As morbid obesity continues to increase in prevalence, bariatric surgery has become a popular treatment option. Radiologists must be aware of how to perform and interpret studies in this patient population. This article discusses the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass procedure including the expected postoperative findings on upper gastrointestinal examinations and CT and the potential complications that may occur.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Abdominal Imaging Section, Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, 1250 East Marshall St., Main Hospital 3rd Floor, Room 3-417, P.O. Box 980615, Richmond, VA 23298-0615, USA. lcarucci@vcu.edu
authors.forename: Laura R
authors.initials: LR
authors.lastname: Carucci
authors.forename: Mary Ann
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Turner
authors.forename: Jinxing
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Yu
mesh_terms: D000713:Anastomosis, Roux-en-Y; D003287:Contrast Media; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005471:Fluoroscopy; D015390:Gastric Bypass; D006801:Humans; D009767:Obesity, Morbid / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media