title: Clinical results of various reconstructions employed after total gastrectomy.
abstract: Methods of restoring continuity after total gastrectomy, particularly those creating a "reservoir," have led to many publications over the last 20 years. These publications are herein reviewed in an attempt to answer questions regarding the clinical value of a jejunal "reservoir". The conclusion we reached from this review was that such a reconstruction does reduce unpleasant symptoms, aids weight maintenance, and is a valuable operative approach.
authors.affiliation: Division of Surgical Oncology and the Massey Cancer Center, Virginia Commonwealth University and the VCU Health System, Richmond, VA, USA.
authors.forename: Hatem M
authors.initials: HM
authors.lastname: El Halabi
authors.forename: Walter
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Lawrence
mesh_terms: D000713:Anastomosis, Roux-en-Y / Q000145:classification; D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000145:classification; D005743:Gastrectomy / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006801:Humans; D007583:Jejunum / Q000637:transplantation; D019738:Surgically-Created Structures / Q000145:classification*