Jejunal pouch reconstruction after total gastrectomy is associated with better short-term absorption capacity and quality of life in early-stage gastric cancer patients

Abstract Background No consensus exists regarding the best reconstruction style after total gastrectomy (TG). Roux-en-Y oesophagojejunostomy is a simple option for gastrointestinal tract reconstruction. Recently, jejunal pouch reconstruction has been suggested as an appropriate approach. We compared...

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Main Authors: Wei Chen, Xumian Jiang, Hui Huang, Zao Ding, Chihua Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:BMC Surgery
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12893-018-0397-0