Duodenogastric biliary reflux assessed by scintigraphic scan in patients with reflux symptoms after sleeve gastrectomy: preliminary results

Bile reflux is a factor in the appearance of severe esophagitis and Barrett ´s esophagus which have been reported after a sleeve gastrectomy (SG). Incompetent lower esophageal sphincter and increased gastroesophageal acid reflux have been demonstrated after this operation. Some reports have shown bile content in the antrum during endoscopic control but there are no investi gations that objectively confirm the presence of duodenogastric bile reflux in these patients.
Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Original articles Source Type: research