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  • Title: Intussusception after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass for morbid obesity: case report and literature review of rare complication.
    Author: Edwards MA, Grinbaum R, Ellsmere J, Jones DB, Schneider BE.
    Journal: Surg Obes Relat Dis; 2006; 2(4):483-9. PubMed ID: 16925387.
    Abstract:
    Obstruction of the small intestine is a recognized complication after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery for morbid obesity. Reported causes after bariatric surgery include volvulus, adhesion, internal hernia, hemorrhagic bezoar, incarcerated ventral hernia, and intussusception. Intussusception after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass for morbid obesity is rare. The etiology remains largely obscure. A delay in the diagnosis and management may result in catastrophic outcomes. Management should include the early involvement of a bariatric surgeon. We describe the clinical and radiologic presentation of a case of jejunojejunal intussusception 4 years after open Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.
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