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Suggest Treatment For Gastric Outlet Obstruction

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Posted on Mon, 28 Nov 2016
Question: I had undergone Upper G I endoscopy showing gastric outlet obstruction. Is it mandatory or needed to undergo Barium study or CECT abdomen to re confirm. Is it okay if Gastroenterologist has recommended Endoscopy dilatation or Surgical option on the basis of Endoscopy
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Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (1 hour later)
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Answer given below

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.

Endoscopy alone is enough to confirm gastric outlet obstruction. Barium study or CT are not needed to confirm it.
Also endoscopically further testin should be done to see if the obstruction is due to benign causes or malignancy. If it is due to malignancy, then you may have to undergo CT scan .

If it is benign, then endoscopy findings alone is enough to decide on dilatation or surgery.

Regards,
Dr.R.K.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (1 hour later)
Can i have some journals or books (medical books) stating or mentioning this management protocol?
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Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (35 hours later)
Brief Answer:
No

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I don't have soft copy.
I feel your Gastroenterologist may provide you the reference.

Regards,
Dr.R.K
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Treatment For Gastric Outlet Obstruction

Brief Answer: Answer given below Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for posting your query. I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you. Endoscopy alone is enough to confirm gastric outlet obstruction. Barium study or CT are not needed to confirm it. Also endoscopically further testin should be done to see if the obstruction is due to benign causes or malignancy. If it is due to malignancy, then you may have to undergo CT scan . If it is benign, then endoscopy findings alone is enough to decide on dilatation or surgery. Regards, Dr.R.K.