title: Bariatric surgery and postoperative imaging.
abstract: This article reviews the use of radiological imaging in the post-gastric bypass patient. A thorough understanding of the reconstructed anatomy is critical to interpret imaging abnormalities, when present. Radiological imaging can help guide the surgeon's management in this specific patient population.
authors.affiliation: Department of General and Vascular Surgery, Gundersen Lutheran Health System, 1900 South Avenue C05-001, La Crosse, WI 54601, USA. snkothar@gundluth.org
authors.forename: Shanu N
authors.initials: SN
authors.lastname: Kothari
mesh_terms: D002760:Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde; D057867:Endoleak / Q000175:diagnosis; D015390:Gastric Bypass / Q000009:adverse effects*; D046449:Hernia, Abdominal / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D020706:Laparoscopes; D009767:Obesity, Morbid / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D019106:Postoperative Hemorrhage / Q000175:diagnosis; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014463:Ultrasonography; D041742:Upper Gastrointestinal Tract / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging