Swallow Magnetic Resonance Imaging Compared to 3D-Computed Tomography for Pouch Assessment and Hiatal Hernias After Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass - Summary - MDSpire

Swallow Magnetic Resonance Imaging Compared to 3D-Computed Tomography for Pouch Assessment and Hiatal Hernias After Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass

  • By

  • Daniel M. Felsenreich

  • Michael A. Arnoldner

  • Felix B Langer

  • Christoph Bichler

  • Natalie Vock

  • Katharina Steinlechner

  • Mahir Gachabayov

  • Aram Rojas

  • Dietrich Beitzke

  • Thomas Mang

  • Gerhard Prager

  • Christiane Kulinna-Cosentini

  • June 21, 2020

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Objective:

To evaluate the applicability of swallow MRI as a non-ionizing alternative to 3D-CT for assessing pouch volume and detecting intrathoracic pouch migration in bariatric patients post-RYGB.

Key Findings:
  • Swallow MRI provided functional assessment of the pouch during swallowing.
  • 3D-CT was effective in measuring pouch volume and detecting intrathoracic pouch migration.
  • Both imaging modalities were well-tolerated by patients without interruptions.
Interpretation:

Swallow MRI shows promise as a non-invasive imaging technique that may complement or serve as an alternative to 3D-CT in assessing bariatric patients post-surgery.

Limitations:
  • Small sample size of only 12 patients.
  • Study conducted at a single institution, limiting generalizability.
Conclusion:

Swallow MRI may be a valuable tool for pouch assessment in bariatric surgery, warranting further research to establish its efficacy compared to traditional imaging methods.

Original Source(s)

Swallow Magnetic Resonance Imaging Compared to 3D-Computed Tomography for Pouch Assessment and Hiatal Hernias After Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass

  • by Daniel M. Felsenreich, Michael A. Arnoldner, Felix B Langer, Christoph Bichler, Natalie Vock, Katharina Steinlechner, Mahir Gachabayov, Aram Rojas, Dietrich Beitzke, Thomas Mang, Gerhard Prager, Christiane Kulinna-Cosentini

  • June 21, 2020

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