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[A rare complication in total gastrectomies].

S Serra1, E Usula, G Mastinu

  • 1Unità Operativa di Chirurgia Digestiva, Ospedale S. Francesco, Nuoro.

Minerva Chirurgica
|October 15, 1990
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A rare complication of Roux-en-Y reconstruction after gastrectomy involves a retained nasogastric tube mandrel. This foreign body was successfully removed via esophagoscopy, preventing patient harm.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Innovation
  • Medical Device Complications

Background:

  • Total gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y reconstruction are standard procedures for gastric cancer and other conditions.
  • Nasogastric tubes are commonly used postoperatively for decompression and feeding.
  • Potential complications, though rare, require careful consideration during surgical reconstruction.

Observation:

  • A retained metal mandrel, used for nasogastric tube insertion, was unexpectedly found during esophagojejunal anastomosis.
  • The mandrel was located within the end tract of the reconstructed digestive pathway.
  • This finding represents a previously undocumented complication in Roux-en-Y loop reconstruction.

Findings:

  • The esophagojejunal anastomosis was intact despite the presence of the foreign object.

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  • The metal mandrel was successfully retrieved using esophagoscopy.
  • No immediate damage or adverse effects were observed in the patient following retrieval.

    • Implications:

    • Highlights the importance of meticulous surgical technique and intraoperative vigilance.
    • Suggests the need for standardized checks to prevent retained surgical items, including nasogastric tube components.
    • Emphasizes the efficacy of endoscopic intervention for managing such rare surgical complications.