[Total gastrectomy for cancer: personal experience with reconstruction of the alimentary tract]

G Chir. 1990 May;11(5):293-6.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

Nineteen patients with total gastrectomy for neoplastic diseases were followed up from twelve to thirty months. Three different surgical reconstructive procedures were employed. Results are discussed and compared with those of the recent literature.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Anastomosis, Roux-en-Y
  • Duodenum / surgery
  • Esophagus / surgery*
  • Female
  • Gastrectomy*
  • Humans
  • Jejunum / surgery*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Stomach Neoplasms / surgery