Long-term results of the cut-closed-reconnected Roux loop for enterogastric reflux.
BACKGROUND
The aim of this study was to present the long-term results of the cut-closed-reconnected (CCR)-Roux procedure for reflux gastritis.


METHODS
A retrospective analysis was performed on 14 patients with proven reflux gastritis and/or esophagitis who were treated at our institution with a CCR-Roux procedure between 1992 and 1997.


RESULTS
The closure of the afferent loop in the CCR-Roux procedure is effective and permanent. The CCR-Roux patients did not need a rest gastrectomy. No signs of Roux stasis syndrome were seen. There was a consistent weight gain at 2 and 5 years of follow-up. These results permit a comparison with those of the Roux-Y procedure and other alternative procedures as well.


CONCLUSIONS
In the long run, the CCR-Roux procedure is effective in the treatment of reflux gastritis.
Kummer
Erik W
EW
Department of Surgery, Medisch Spectrum Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands.
Gerritsen
Jos J G M
JJ
Klaase
Joost M
JM
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000713:Anastomosis, Roux-en-Y; D004383:Duodenogastric Reflux / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D004941:Esophagitis / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005756:Gastritis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D005773:Gastroscopy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D015430:Weight Gain