Journal of Gastric Cancer

The Korean Gastric Cancer Association (대한위암학회)
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Evaluation of Different Methods of Gastroenterostomy after Distal Gastrectomy for Gastric Carcinoma

위선암 환자의 원위부 위절제 후 위공장문합의 방법의 선택에 따른 임상 양상의 차이에 관한 고찰

  • Choi, Eun-Hye (Department of Surgery, The Presbyterian Medical Center) ;
  • Lee, Jong-Myeong (Department of Surgery, The Presbyterian Medical Center)
  • Received : 2009.09.13
  • Accepted : 2009.10.30
  • Published : 2009.12.30
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Abstract

Purpose: Billroth II gastroenterostomy is a typical reconstruction method after distal gastrectomy for gastric carcinoma, but it has problems, especially frequent reflux esophagitis. Various methods have been tried to address this problem. Among them are Braun enteroenterostomy and Roux-en-Y gastroenterostomy, which are performed separately according to the size of the gastric remnant. The aim of our study was to determine whether these applications are compatible. Materials and Methods: Between September 2003 and April 2007, we performed Roux-en-Y gastroenterostomy operations (14 patients) when the size of the gastric remnant was <10%, Braun enteroenterostomy (17 patients) when the size was between 10 and 20%, and Billroth II gastroenterostomy (14 patients) when the size was between 20 and 40% after subtotal gastrectomy for gastric cancer by a single surgeon at our hospital. We analyzed the results of each treatment. We evaluated the symptoms and endoscopic findings using questionnaires and hospital records. To evaluate nutritional states, we reviewed albumin and hemoglobin levels and body weight changes. Results: All operations were performed safely mortality was 0% and postoperative complications were 8.9%. On endoscopy, reflux gastritis was observed to occur in 7.63%, 18.65% and 40.0%, respectively, of patients who had undergone Roux-en-Y, Braun and Billroth II operations (P=0.13). Reflux esophagitis was observed in 1 patient in the Roux-en-Y group and 1 patient in the Braun group. Endoscopic gastrostasis was observed in 2 patients in the Roux-en-Y group, one of which was thought to cause reflux esophagitis. Patients in the Roux-en-Y group and Braun groups ingested a lower volume of food than did those in the Billroth II group (respectively, 7.1%, 0.0% and 28.7%) and complained less of postprandial discomforts (respectively, 14.3%, 23.5% and 57.1%) and reflux symptoms (respectively 0.0%, 11.8% and 42.9%). Conclusion: The application of Braun enteroenterostomy and Roux-en-Y gastroenterostomy to the small gastric remnant may be effective for reducing reflux symptoms and abdominal discomfort after distal gastric resection. We recommend Roux-en-Y gastroenterostomy when the size of the gastric remnant is <10%, and Braun anastomosis in the others. It will need to be determined which reconstructive procedure is better for many different conditions.

목적: 원위부 위절제술 후 재건술의 하나인 Billroth II 위공장문합술은 오랫동안 사용되어온 방법이나 역류성 위염의 빈도가 높다는 것이 문제점 중의 하나이다. 이를 보완하기 위한 여러 시도가 있었으나 그 중 잔위의 크기에 따라 Roux-en-Y 위공장문합술, Braun 공장문합술 및 Billroth II 위공장문합술을 달리 시행한 후 그 적용의 적합성을 알아보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 2003년 9월부터 2007년 4월까지 하부 및 중위 위선암으로 단일 술자에 의해 원위부 위절제를 받은 후 잔위의 크기가 10% 이하일 때 Roux-en-Y 위공장문합술 (14명)을, 잔위가 10~20%일 때 Braun 공장문합술(17명)을, 잔위가 20~40%일 때 Billroth I이 부적합하다고 판단된 경우 - Billroth II 위공장문합술(14명)을 시행 후, 각각의 치료성적을 분석하였다. 분석 방법은 전화 설문과 의무기록을 조사하여 환자의 증상 및 내시경 소견을 평가하였고 술 후 영양 상태를 평가하기 위하여 혈중알부민, 혈색소농도 및 체중의 변화를 측정하였다. 결과: 수술 사망률 0%, 수술 합병률 8.9% (4/45)로 모든 수술은 안전하게 시행되었다. 내시경 소견에서 역류성 위염은 Roux-en-Y군, Braun군 및 Billroth II군에서 각각 7.63%, 18.65%, 40.0%에서 보였다(P=0.13). 가벼운 역류성 식도염이 Roux-Y군과 Braun군에서 각각 1명씩 있었다. 내시경적 위저류는 Roux-en-Y군에서 2예가 보였으며 이 중 1예는 역류성식도염의 원인이 되었다. Roux-en-Y군과 Braun군이 Billroth II 군보다 식사량의 감소가 적었으며(각각 7.1%, 0.0%, 28.7%, P=0.036), 식후 불편감(각각 14.3%, 23.5%, 57.1%, P=0.035)과 역류 증상(각각 0.0%, 11.8%, 42.9%, P=0.009)을 적게 호소하였다. 결론: 작은 잔위를 가지는 환자에서 시행된 Roux-en-Y 위공장문합술과 Braun 공장문합술은 역류증상의 방지와 위절제 후 불편감을 줄이는데 효과적이라고 생각하며, 10% 미만의 잔위에서는 Roux-en-Y를, 그 외의 경우에는 Braun 문합을 확대적용을 고려하는 것이 좋겠다.

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