Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery for Morbid Obesity: Evaluation of Postoperative Extraluminal Leaks with Upper Gastrointestinal Series

Abstract

Extraluminal leak was identified on upper GI series in 48 of 904 patients (5.3%) after RYGBP for morbid obesity. Extraluminal leak most commonly arises from the gastrojejunal anastomosis and extends into the left upper quadrant. Extraluminal leak affects morbidity and mortality.