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Published in: Obesity Surgery 7/2009

01-07-2009 | Case Report

Small Bowel Obstruction and Internal Hernias during Pregnancy after Gastric Bypass Surgery

Authors: Gonzalo M. Torres-Villalobos, Todd A. Kellogg, Daniel B. Leslie, Gintaras Antanavicius, Rafael S. Andrade, Bridget Slusarek, Tracy L. Prosen, Sayeed Ikramuddin

Published in: Obesity Surgery | Issue 7/2009

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Abstract

Small bowel obstruction (SBO) is a recognized complication of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) surgery. Internal hernia (IH) a potential problem associated with RYGB, can have severe consequences if not diagnosed. We present two cases of SBO due to IH during pregnancy after laparoscopic RYGB (LRYGB). Both patients underwent an antecolic, antegastric LRYGB. In both patients a Petersen’s type IH was found. We reviewed the cases reported in the literature of SBO during pregnancy after RYGB. IH should always be ruled out in pregnant patients with previous RYGB and abdominal pain. Prompt surgical intervention is mandatory for a good outcome.
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Metadata
Title
Small Bowel Obstruction and Internal Hernias during Pregnancy after Gastric Bypass Surgery
Authors
Gonzalo M. Torres-Villalobos
Todd A. Kellogg
Daniel B. Leslie
Gintaras Antanavicius
Rafael S. Andrade
Bridget Slusarek
Tracy L. Prosen
Sayeed Ikramuddin
Publication date
01-07-2009
Publisher
Springer New York
Published in
Obesity Surgery / Issue 7/2009
Print ISSN: 0960-8923
Electronic ISSN: 1708-0428
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11695-008-9681-x

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