What are the complications after gastrectomy?

What are the complications after gastrectomy?

Possible complications of a gastrectomy include:

  • wound infection.
  • leaking from a join made during surgery.
  • stricture – where stomach acid leaks up into your oesophagus and causes scarring, leading to the oesophagus becoming narrow and constricted over time.
  • chest infection.
  • internal bleeding.
  • blockage of the small intestine.

What is Billroth II gastrojejunostomy?

Billroth II gastrojejunostomy is a procedure that has been performed for tumor or severe ulcer disease in the distal stomach.

When do you use billroth 2?

The Billroth II always follows resection of the lower part of the stomach (antrum). The surgical procedure is called a partial gastrectomy and gastrojejunostomy. The Billroth II is often indicated in refractory peptic ulcer disease and gastric adenocarcinoma.

What is the anastomosis completed in a Billroth I procedure?

Billroth I, more formally Billroth’s operation I, is an operation in which the pylorus is removed and the distal stomach is anastomosed directly to the duodenum. The operation is most closely associated with Theodor Billroth, but was first described by Polish surgeon Ludwik Rydygier.

What is the potential complication resulting from Billroth II?

Of the complications associated with Billroth II partial gastrectomy, including marginal ulceration, bezoars, stump carcinoma, and chronic bile reflux gastritis, jejunal gastric intussusception is rarest.

How do you do billroth 2?

If the stomach cannot be reconnected to the duodenum, a Billroth II is performed, in which an opening hole is made in the next section of the small intestine, the jejunum, and the stomach attached at that opening. The pylorus is used to grind food and slowly release it into the small intestine.

What billroth 2 surgery?

Billroth II, more formally Billroth’s operation II, is an operation in which a partial gastrectomy (removal of the stomach) is performed and the cut end of the stomach is closed.

Are there any complications with Billroth 2 procedure?

There may be many complications associated with Billroth 2 procedure as compare to Billroth 1 procedure. The mostly observed complication with this procedure is reflux of bile flow during surgery There may be increase in risk of adenocarcinoma of stomach if the surgery is not performed properly.

Is the laparoscopic Billroth 2 gastrectomy less invasive?

The totally intra-abdominal laparoscopic Billroth II gastrectomy offers a minimally invasive option that is remarkably less traumatic and more ‘patient friendly’. Initial experience in this operation around the world has largely concentrated on resection for benign gastric ulcer but the possibility of resection for cancer is not inconceivable.

Which is better, Billroth 1 or 2?

Billroth 2 procedure is more effective, simple and faster as compare to Billroth 1 but there are many complications seen with Billroth 2 e.g. excessive reflux of bile occur during surgery. It is considered a better alternative for totally laparoscopic distal gastrectomy (TLDG).

Which is better Billroth or ante colic surgery?

Billroth II Procedure. In gastrojejunostomy, a jejunum loop is used for connection. This loop is either attached from the front side of colon i.e. retro colic or back side of colon i.e. ante colic. But retro colic surgery have an advantage over ante colic surgery as it is shorter in size as compare to the later one.

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