Roux-en-Y Reconstruction is Superior to Billroth I Reconstruction in Reducing Reflux Esophagitis After Distal Gastrectomy: Special Relationship with the Angle of His
(1) Department of Surgery, Kochi Medical School, Kohasu-Okocho, Nankoku Kochi, 783-8505, Japan;(2) Department of Human Health and Medical Sciences, Kochi Medical School, Kohasu-Okocho, Nankoku Kochi, 783-8505, Japan
Abstract:
Background
The aim of the present study was to evaluate the relationship between the angle of His in Roux-en-Y (RY) or Billroth I (BI) reconstruction and reflux esophagitis after distal gastrectomy for gastric cancer.