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Duodenal-Jejunal Bypass Surgery in Diet-Induced Obese Diabetic Mice
Published on: October 18, 2024
Supercharged Jejunal Interposition
Anita T Mohan1, Samir Mardini2, Shanda H Blackmon3
1Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 200 First Street Southwest, Rochester, MN 55905, USA. Electronic address: https://twitter.com/anitatmohan.
Abstract:
Complex esophageal reconstruction represents a high risk and challenging procedure. A dedicated pathway with multispecialty teams can facilitate a systematic checklist approach to perioperative management and evaluation of long-term outcomes. Refinements in the operative technique for supercharged pedicled jejunum (SPJ) for long segment interposition in esophageal reconstruction are reviewed in this article. Medical and surgical complications among this complex niche group of patients are significant and require care in specialist centers with a focused team. Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) in long-segment SPJ interposition are recognized to provide additional monitoring of surgical outcomes and may help guide interventions for subsequent symptom control.
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