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Long-term sequelae of gastrectomy.

J P Fletcher, J M Little, I S Collins

    The Medical Journal of Australia
    |April 17, 1982
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    This case report details a rare, severe complication eight years post-gastrectomy. Total parenteral nutrition proved vital for managing this critically ill patient with multiple abscesses and gallbladder issues.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Surgical Complications
    • Clinical Case Reports

    Background:

    • Gastrectomy, a common surgical procedure, can lead to various long-term sequelae.
    • Understanding delayed complications is crucial for patient management and outcomes.

    Observation:

    • A patient presented with significant weight loss, anemia, and multiple lung and liver abscesses.
    • Cholestatic jaundice and acalculous cholecystitis with gallbladder mucocele developed subsequently.

    Findings:

    • This complex presentation occurred eight years after partial gastrectomy.
    • The patient experienced a severe, multi-organ complication trajectory.

    Implications:

    • Highlights the importance of considering rare, delayed gastrectomy complications.
  • Emphasizes the critical role of total parenteral nutrition in supporting critically ill surgical patients.