Abstract
Purpose
Uncut Roux-en-y is a reconstruction method with a main purpose of diminishing Roux stasis syndrome. In this study we performed this procedure to evaluate utility and complications of this technique, as well as its effect on Roux stasis syndrome.
Methods
Total gastrectomy with Uncut Roux-en-y esophagojejunostomy was performed on 94 patients. This technique consists of an artificial jejunal occlusion 5 cm proximal to anastomosis and a jejunojejunostomy between afferent and efferent loops. Diagnosis of “Roux stasis syndrome” was made by clinical criteria.
Results
According to the mentioned criteria, the “Roux stasis syndrome” occurred in 21.2% of the patients. Whereas occurrence rate of other complications was: dysphasia (13.8%), benign stricture in anastomosis (9.6%), and fistula (5.3%).
Conclusions
Comparing the results of our study to other related studies indicates that this type of operation has lower rate of “Roux stasis syndrome”, and also decreases the postoperative stricture rate of the anastomosis.
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Jangjoo, A., Mehrabi Bahar, M. & Aliakbarian, M. Uncut Roux-en-y esophagojejunostomy: A new reconstruction technique after total gastrectomy. Indian J Surg 72, 236–239 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12262-010-0059-7
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