Imaging in bariatric surgery: a guide to postsurgical anatomy and common complications.
OBJECTIVE
This article reviews the various bariatric surgical techniques and the associated imaging findings of normal postoperative anatomy and of common complications.


CONCLUSIONS
Bariatric surgery is increasingly performed to control morbid obesity secondary to failed medical approaches. As a result, imaging plays an important role in postoperative evaluation and management. Practical knowledge of postsurgical anatomy allows accurate interpretation of imaging findings related to normal postsurgical anatomy and common postsurgical complications.
Chandler
Robert C
RC
Department of Radiology, University Hospital, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, 7703 Floyd Curl Dr., San Antonio, TX 78229-3900, USA. robertchandler@satx.rr.com
Srinivas
Gujjarrapa
G
Chintapalli
Kedar N
KN
Schwesinger
Wayne H
WH
Prasad
Srinivasa R
SR
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D050110:Bariatric Surgery / Q000379:methods*; D015904:Biliopancreatic Diversion / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D003287:Contrast Media; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D005119:Extravasation of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Materials / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D005471:Fluoroscopy; D015390:Gastric Bypass / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D015391:Gastroplasty / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D046449:Hernia, Abdominal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D045823:Ileus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D007581:Jejunoileal Bypass / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016343:Monitoring, Intraoperative / Q000379:methods; D009767:Obesity, Morbid / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy
D003287:Contrast Media