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Bile reflux gastritis.

F J Bondurant, K I Maull, H S Nelson

    Southern Medical Journal
    |February 1, 1987
    PubMed
    Summary

    Bile reflux gastritis, a post-surgery complication, causes pain and vomiting. Surgical diversion, specifically Roux-en-Y, effectively treats persistent symptoms when medical options fail, offering significant pain relief.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Surgical Oncology

    Background:

    • Bile reflux gastritis is a debilitating condition following gastrectomy.
    • It is characterized by abdominal pain, bilious vomiting, and weight loss due to enterogastric bile reflux.
    • Medical therapies have shown limited success in managing symptoms.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of surgical bile diversion for bile reflux gastritis.
    • To assess the outcomes of the Roux-en-Y procedure, including the Tanner 19 modification, in managing this condition.

    Main Methods:

    • A retrospective review of 15 patients with bile reflux gastritis who underwent diversionary surgery.
    • Diagnosis was based on patient history and endoscopic findings.
    • Outcomes were assessed post-operatively, with specific attention to symptom relief and complications.

    Main Results:

    • All 15 patients experienced improvement after surgical intervention.
    • Eighty-five percent of patients reported relief from abdominal pain.
    • The Tanner 19 modification of the Roux-en-Y procedure reduced the incidence of delayed gastric emptying.

    Conclusions:

    • Medical management is often insufficient for bile reflux gastritis.
    • Roux-en-Y diversion is the preferred treatment for persistent symptoms.
    • Surgical intervention offers significant symptom improvement and pain relief.

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