[A rare complication in total gastrectomies]

Minerva Chir. 1990 Oct 15;45(19):1247-8.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

The authors describe a rare complication following total gastrectomy or reconstruction using a Roux-en-Y loop: the presence of a metal mandrel used to insert the nasogastric tube in the end tract was discovered during esophagojejunal anastomosis. The object was extracted by esophagoscopy without damage to the patient.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Anastomosis, Roux-en-Y
  • Esophagoscopy
  • Esophagus* / surgery
  • Female
  • Foreign Bodies / complications*
  • Foreign Bodies / diagnostic imaging
  • Foreign Bodies / therapy
  • Gastrectomy / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Intraoperative Complications / diagnostic imaging
  • Intraoperative Complications / etiology*
  • Intraoperative Complications / therapy
  • Intubation, Gastrointestinal / instrumentation
  • Jejunum / surgery
  • Radiography