71 results found
Case
Pneumothorax as a consequence of a malpositioned naso-gastric tube
Published
16 Mar 2020
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CT
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Disconnected gastric band tubing
Published
06 Dec 2023
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X-ray
Case
Disconnected gastric band tubing and small bowel obstruction
Published
06 Sep 2018
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X-ray
Case
Small bowel obstruction due to gastric banding (LAGB) tube
Published
03 Jul 2018
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CT
Case
Nasogastric tube in a gastric pull-up
Published
19 Nov 2019
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X-ray
Case
Sealed gastric perforation following nasogastric tube insertion
Published
09 Aug 2021
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CT
Article
Esophageal balloon tamponade device
An esophageal balloon tamponade device is a form of balloon catheter designed to exert direct pressure on bleeding gastro-esophageal varices in order to obtain hemostasis. It is considered a temporizing measure in hemodynamically unstable patients in whom endoscopic (or angiographic) interventio...
Article
Fluoroscopic evaluation of esophagectomy
Fluoroscopic evaluation of esophagectomy is an important study, given the high rate of complication following esophagectomy (~10-20% rate of leak). Although the approach will differ slightly depending on the type of esophagectomy performed, the principles are similar.
Procedure
Preprocedural e...
Article
Ivor Lewis procedure
Ivor Lewis procedure (also known as a gastric pull-up) is a type of esophagectomy, an upper gastrointestinal tract operation performed for mid and distal esophageal pathology, usually esophageal cancer.
Due to the necessity of removing a significant length of the esophagus, the stomach is "pull...
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McKeown procedure
The McKeown procedure ("tri-incisional esophagectomy") is a type of esophagectomy, that is similar in concept to an Ivor Lewis procedure, but it tends to be used for esophageal lesions that are higher in the esophagus.
Procedure
laparotomy
stomach mobilized, the esophagus
"gastric tube" may ...
Article
Radiologically inserted gastrostomy (RIG)
A radiologically inserted gastrostomy (RIG) is a procedure where a tube is inserted percutaneously into the stomach, principally to provide nutritional support for patients with swallowing disorders 1.
Indications
inadequate oral intake due to dysphagia (neurologic disorder, esophageal obstruc...
Article
Medical devices in the abdomen and pelvis
Medical devices in the abdomen and pelvis are important to be recognized, just like medical devices of the chest. We often ignore these devices, considering them to be incidental and non-pathological, however it is essential to be aware of potential complications.
Gastrointestinal devices
tube...
Article
Review areas on chest radiograph
Review areas on a chest radiograph are common areas for missed findings, and special attention should be paid to them:
lung apices: masses (e.g. Pancoast tumor), pneumothorax
behind the heart: consolidation, masses, hiatus hernia 2
below the diaphragm: free gas, lines and tubes (e.g. nasogast...
Article
Complications following gastric banding
There are many complications that can occur following gastric banding. It is helpful to divide these into early and late post-surgical complications.
Clinical presentation
Although the exact mode of presentation can vary depending on the underlying complication common modes of presentation tha...
Article
Isthmus (disambiguation)
Isthmus (plural: isthmi) is an anatomical term and refers to a slender structure joining two larger components. Some of these uses of the word isthmus are now rarely used or only seen in older texts and articles:
isthmus (aorta)
isthmus (auditory tube)
isthmus (auricle of the ear)
isthmus (c...
Case
Hiatal hernia after sleeve gastrectomy
Published
22 Oct 2018
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Barium
CT
Article
Gastropleural fistula
A gastropleural fistula is a pathological communication between the stomach and the pleural cavity.
Clinical presentation
Gastropleural fistula usually presents acutely, and may be related to a recent history of surgery. However, depending on the size of the fistula, patients with gastropleura...
Article
Nasogastric tube positioning
Assessment of nasogastric (NG) tube positioning is a key competency of all doctors as unidentified malpositioning may have dire consequences, including death.
Radiographic features
Plain radiograph
A correctly placed nasogastric tube should 10:
descend in the midline, following the path of ...
Article
Gastric band erosion
Gastric band erosion or penetration is a potentially serious complication following laparoscopic gastric band surgery for obesity.
Epidemiology
Gastric band erosion is a delayed complication observed in between 0.3-14% of patients 1,2.
Clinical presentation
Patients often present non-specif...
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Buried bumper syndrome
Buried bumper syndrome is a rare but important complication in patients with a percutaneous gastrostomy (PEG) tube, occurring by migration of the internal bumper along its track. The tube may get lodged anywhere between the gastric wall and the skin and lead to life-threatening complications tha...
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