Q) What is true regarding complications of Billroth II surgery?
a) It has less complications than Billroth I surgery
b) Recurrent ulceration is more common in the afferent limb as compared to efferent limb.
c) Afferent loop obstruction is more common after Billroth II surgery
d) Billroth I operation is preferred in scarred duodenum
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Answer c -
In Billroth II surgery, afferent limb obstruction is more common
In Billroth I reconstruction The remnant is anastomosed to the duodenum
In Billroth II duodenum stump is closed and stomach is anastomosed to the jejunum limb
Advantages of Billroth I
- More Physiological as normal GI continuity is maintained
- No problem of afferent and efferent limb
- Future procedures like endoscopy and ERCP can be done
- Reduced chance of gastric carcinoma in remnant stomach as compared to Billroth 2 ( SKF page 682)
In surgery for benign gastric ulcers, Billroth I reconstruction is the preferred choice.
Billroth II surgery has problems of
- Retained antrum syndrome
- Afferent loop obstruction
- Duodenal stump leak (1-3%
Billroth 2 surgery is done when there is
1. Inadequate mobility of the duodenum
2. Scarring of duodenum
Complications of gastric surgery
Complications of gastrectomy
- Nutritional and weight loss - Iron deficiency, Copper deficiency, Vit B12 , Anemia
- Delayed gastric emptying
- Roux statsis- Seen in roux en y loops- Pain, nausea, vomiting, abdominal bloating
- Cholelithiasis- Higher incidence in roux en y reconstruction as compared to B1 and B 2 gastrectomy
- Recurrent ulceration
Complications of Billroth 2 surgery
- Dumping syndrome Dumping symptoms have been reported in up to 70% of Billroth II patients and up to 75% of patients after RYGBP
for obesity.
- Afferent loop obstruction - It can be minimized by keeping the length of afferent loop less than 20 cm and using a retrocloic approach.
- Bile reflux gastritis - More common with billroth I and billroth 2 surgery, incidence is decreasing after the use roux en y anastomosis
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Q) Billroth I gastrectomy all are true except-
a) Normal anatomy of duodenum is preserved
b) ERCP can still be performed
c) Avoiding efferent and afferent limb problem
d) No risk for gastric cancer because of decreased alkaline reflux
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