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Gastric Ca Surgery at iCMC General Hospital
Successful Distal Gastrectomy with Gastrojejunostomy (Billroth II) for Gastric Adenocarcinoma
Patient Overview
-50-year-old patient with Type II DM (diagnosed 1 year prior).
-Symptoms: 7 kg weight loss in 1 month, loss of appetite, epigastric discomfort for 3 months.
-No additional complaints reported.
Physical Examination
General: Stable
Vitals: Within normal range
HEENT: Pink conjunctiva, no icterus
Chest: Clear
Abdomen: Full, moves with respiration, no palpable mass
Investigations
Endoscopy: Gastric mass, likely carcinoma
Abdominal & Chest CT: Gastric mass, likely carcinoma
Endoscopic Biopsy: Adenocarcinoma
Diagnosis
-Gastric outlet obstruction secondary to gastric adenocarcinoma
-Type II Diabetes Mellitus
Procedure
-Distal gastrectomy with gastrojejunostomy (Billroth II).
Post-operative Course
The patient had a smooth, uneventful recovery.
Acknowledgment
a huge shout-out to our hepatobiliary surgeon, Dr. Abiy Michael, for a remarkable operation. From complex hepatobiliary procedures to life-saving interventions, the expertise and dedication displayed were exemplary.