Gastrojejunostomy for gastric outlet obstruction in patients with gastric carcinoma : general surgery
S. Afr. j. surg. (Online)
; 44(2): 52-54, 2006.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Objective. To investigate the utility of gastrojejunostomy for the palliation of gastric outlet obstruction in irresectable or incurable gastric carcinoma. Methods. This is a retrospective review of 67 patients who underwent a gastrojejunostomy for gastric outlet obstruction caused by gastric carcinoma between 1 January 1996 and 31 May 2003. Results. There were 19 complications after surgery; including 4 patients with unsatisfactory gastrojejunostomy drainage. Sixty patients were discharged from hospital having resumed normal eating. Their median survival after surgery was 9 months. Conclusion. Gastrojejunostomy offers worthwhile palliation and may prolong survival in a significant group of patients with irresectable gastric carcinoma and gastric outlet obstruction
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Main subject:
Carcinoma
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Gastric Outlet Obstruction
Language:
English
Journal:
S. Afr. j. surg. (Online)
Year:
2006
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Article
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