Imaging in bariatric surgery: a guide to postsurgical anatomy and common complications

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2008 Jan;190(1):122-35. doi: 10.2214/AJR.07.2134.

Abstract

Objective: This article reviews the various bariatric surgical techniques and the associated imaging findings of normal postoperative anatomy and of common complications.

Conclusion: Bariatric surgery is increasingly performed to control morbid obesity secondary to failed medical approaches. As a result, imaging plays an important role in postoperative evaluation and management. Practical knowledge of postsurgical anatomy allows accurate interpretation of imaging findings related to normal postsurgical anatomy and common postsurgical complications.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Bariatric Surgery / methods*
  • Biliopancreatic Diversion / adverse effects
  • Biliopancreatic Diversion / methods
  • Contrast Media
  • Diagnostic Imaging / methods*
  • Extravasation of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Materials / diagnosis
  • Extravasation of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Materials / etiology
  • Female
  • Fluoroscopy
  • Gastric Bypass / adverse effects
  • Gastric Bypass / methods
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux / diagnosis
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux / etiology
  • Gastroplasty / adverse effects
  • Gastroplasty / methods
  • Hernia, Abdominal / diagnostic imaging
  • Hernia, Abdominal / etiology
  • Humans
  • Ileus / diagnostic imaging
  • Ileus / etiology
  • Jejunoileal Bypass / adverse effects
  • Jejunoileal Bypass / methods
  • Laparoscopy / adverse effects
  • Laparoscopy / methods
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Monitoring, Intraoperative / methods
  • Obesity, Morbid / surgery*
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnosis*
  • Surgical Wound Infection / diagnosis
  • Surgical Wound Infection / etiology
  • Surgical Wound Infection / therapy

Substances

  • Contrast Media