title: Long-term results of the cut-closed-reconnected Roux loop for enterogastric reflux.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Medisch Spectrum Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: Erik W
authors.initials: EW
authors.lastname: Kummer
authors.forename: Jos J G M
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Gerritsen
authors.forename: Joost M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Klaase
mesh_terms: 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