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A Protocol for Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass in Rats using Linear Staplers
Published on: August 21, 2021
Imaging evaluation following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery for morbid obesity
Laura R Carucci1, Mary Ann Turner, Jinxing Yu
1Department of Radiology, Abdominal Imaging Section, Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, 1250 East Marshall St., Main Hospital 3rd Floor, Room 3-417, P.O. Box 980615, Richmond, VA 23298-0615, USA. lcarucci@vcu.edu
Abstract:
As morbid obesity continues to increase in prevalence, bariatric surgery has become a popular treatment option. Radiologists must be aware of how to perform and interpret studies in this patient population. This article discusses the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass procedure including the expected postoperative findings on upper gastrointestinal examinations and CT and the potential complications that may occur.

