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28/Aug/2023
DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2023RC0478
ABSTRACT Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, a procedure proven effective for treating morbid obesity and metabolic disorders, carries the risk of complications such as the formation of internal hernias. These hernias are often difficult to diagnose and can be potentially fatal because they can cause structural obstruction. Most internal hernias occur in the jejunojejunostomy mesentery space, followed by Petersen’s space hernias, although herniation at other locations can also occur. Our case report presents an example of a rare internal hernia after laparoscopic […]
Keywords: Anastomosis, Roux-en-Y; Bariatric surgery; Gastric bypass; Hernia, obturator; Incisional hernia; Postoperative complications