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Gastric Polyps
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Category Gastrointestinal Imaging
Imaging of Bariatric Surgery
KEY FACTS Imaging CT and upper GI radiography have complementary roles Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) procedure (a.k.a. "lap band") Less effective for sustained weight loss Complications: Less common and less varied May be too tight or too loose Band…
Partial Gastrectomy: Bilroth Procedures
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Iatrogenic Injury: Feeding Tubes
KEY FACTS Terminology Patient injury caused by improper feeding tube placement Feeding tubes Small, soft enteric tubes Some with flexible metallic tips Tip of feeding tube should be located beyond stomach (distal duodenum or jejunum) Nasogastric tubes Large bore, moderately…
Gastric Volvulus
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Hiatal Hernia
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Gastric Bezoar
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Gastroparesis
KEY FACTS Terminology Objectively delayed gastric emptying in absence of mechanical obstruction You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here
Ménétrier Disease
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Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
KEY FACTS Terminology Severe peptic ulcer disease associated with marked ↑ in gastric acid due to gastrin-producing pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor (gastrinoma) You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If…