What is an anastomotic ulcer?

What is an anastomotic ulcer?

Anastomotic ulcer is a benign lesion which may potentially occur on the surgical resection margin of intestinal wall in both upper and lower tract.

What causes anastomotic ulcers?

Conclusions: Ulcers can develop at sites of ileocolonic anastomoses. The commonest presentation is with iron deficiency anemia due to occult blood loss. The etiology of the ulcer, in most patients, remains speculative.

What is gastrojejunostomy anastomosis?

Gastrojejunostomy is a surgical procedure in which an anastomosis is created between the stomach and the proximal loop of the jejunum. This is usually done either for the purpose of draining the contents of the stomach or to provide a bypass for the gastric contents.

Is gastrojejunostomy major surgery?

A gastrojejunostomy is a minimally invasive procedure in which a long catheter-like tube (called a gastrojejunostomy tube) is inserted through your abdomen and into your small intestine.

Is an anastomotic ulcer a complication?

A: Anastomotic ulceration is a common complication following gastric bypass, occurring in up to 16 percent of patients. 1 Most ulcers present within the first three months of surgery; however, they can occur any time. Common causes include gastric acid, Helicobacter pylori infection, medications and ischemia.

What does a marginal ulcer feel like?

Patients with marginal ulcers typically present with abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting, as well as in more extreme cases, hematemesis, stomal obstruction, or even perforation.

Who performs a gastrojejunostomy?

Recovery from a gastrojejunostomy procedure takes about six weeks. A gastrojejunostomy is a surgical procedure performed under general anesthesia by a gastrointestinal surgeon. The surgeon produces a direct connection (anastomosis) between the stomach and the jejunum, part of the small intestine.