http://www.appliedradiology.com RSS Feed on Applied Radiologyhttp://www.appliedradiology.com//Digital-Portals/CT-Community/Bariatric-imaging--Technical-aspects-and-postoperative-complications.aspx<p>In an increasing number of morbidly obese patients, bariatric surgery is performed for effective weight loss and control of some comorbid conditions. Three bariatric surgical procedures are in common use today: Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery, duodenal switch with pancreaticobiliary diversion surgery, and laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding. Postoperative imaging is used to confirm that the postsurgical anatomy is intact and to evaluate possible complications. In order to provide an accurate interpretation of imaging findings, radiologists must understand the postsurgical anatomy and be familiar with the appearance of complications.</p>Wednesday, 06 Feb 2008 15:51:28 GMT