Alkaline reflux esophagitis in patients with total gastrectomy and Roux en Y esojejunostomy.

Background And Aims: Alkaline reflux esophagitis is a complication that might develop in patients with total gastrectomy. The aim of the study was to analyze the prevalence and severity of reflux esophagitis and the occurence of complications (Barrett's esophagus and esophageal stenosis) in patients with total gastrectomy and Roux en Y esojejunostomy.

Methods: 92 patients with total gastrectomy performed for gastric cancer were included in the study.