Pharyngeal obstruction after total gastrectomy may be caused by inconsistency in the motor rhythm of the esophagus and small intestine after total gastrectomy, or edema of the anastomosis.
After total gastrectomy, the esophagus and small intestine must be anastomosed to re-establish the digestive tract, but the contraction and peristalsis of the two are not coordinated and inconsistent, so that the patient chokes when eating, often especially obvious when drinking or eating liquid food.
Edema of the anastomosis after total gastrectomy is a common symptom after surgery, which may be caused by tight sutures, local tissue congestion or inflammatory stimulation, resulting in insufficient local blood supply and thus choking sensation.
It is recommended to swallow slowly and in small amounts when eating. Pharyngeal obstruction after total gastrectomy may also be caused by other reasons, if the symptoms continue to be unrelieved, it is recommended to consult a doctor in a timely manner, under the guidance of the doctor for targeted treatment.