Guide to surgical procedures on hollow viscera: part 1--Esophageal, gastric, and restrictive bariatric procedures.
OBJECTIVE
The objective of this article is to explore with a surgical perspective the key radiologic features after common esophageal, gastric, and bariatric procedures.


CONCLUSIONS
An understanding of procedures on the hollow viscera is essential for radiologists at any level. The ability to quickly recognize postoperative anatomy is critical to accurately and efficiently interpret routine imaging studies and to diagnose postoperative complications.
Department of General Surgery, University of Toronto, 500 University Ave, Toronto, ON M5G 1V7, Canada. amanda.roberts@utoronto.ca
Amanda
A
Roberts
Randy
R
Fanous
Nasir M
NM
Jaffer
Robin
R
McLeod
Tanya P
TP
Chawla
W Frederick
WF
Au
Sangeet
S
Ghai
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