Sean David Pietrini MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Johanna Schubert MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Jonathan D. Fullner, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Shawn Stone, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

As obesity becomes more prevalent in the United States and the utilization of bariatric procedures to facilitate sustained weight loss increases, it is important for radiologists to understand the complications related to bariatric procedures. The purpose of this exhibit is to review the role of upper gastrointestinal fluoroscopy, X-ray, and CT in post-operative evaluation of the three most common bariatric procedures—Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding, and sleeve gastrectomy.

Review and compare surgical indications and post-operative imaging protocols of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and laparoscopic gastric banding. Discuss illustrated diagrams and multi-modality imaging examples demonstrating normal post-operative anatomy. Institutionally-derived case-based quiz covering numerous post-operative complications, with reference to typical clinical presentations for the given complications. The radiologist will be directed to identify the site/nature of the complication by drawing upon the discussion and imaging examples of normal anatomy provided in the first portion of the presentation. Broad table-based review of gastrointestinal complications related to the common bariatric surgeries, summarizing symptomatic presentation, incidence, and imaging modality of choice.  

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Pietrini, S, Schubert, J, Fullner, J, Stone, S, Roux-En-WHY? A Quiz-based Review of the Role of Imaging in Diagnosis of Post-operative GI Complications of Common Bariatric Surgeries.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14016498.html