This is the Scientific Surgery Archive, which contains all randomized clinical trials in surgery that have been identified by searching the top 50 English language medical journal issues since January 1998. Compiled by Jonothan J. Earnshaw, former Editor-in-Chief, BJS
Latest results (12-21 years) of a prospective randomized study comparing Billroth II and Roux-en-Y anastomosis after a partial gastrectomy plus vagotomy in patients with duodenal ulcers Ann Surg 2009; 249: 189-194
Published: 1st January 2009
Authors: Csendes A, Burgos AM, Smok G, Burdiles P, Braghetto I, Diaz JC et al.
Conclusion
Mean follow-up was 15 years in this study that included 75 procedures. Patients that had Roux-en-Y reconstruction were more likely to be asymptomatic (P<0.001), and more likely to have a normal stomach remnant on endoscopy (100 vs. 18 per cent, P<0.02)
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