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[Internal herniation during pregnancy following gastric bypass surgery].

Authors :
Hjørnet Kamper C
Kruse CE
Ovesen PG
Source :
Ugeskrift for laeger [Ugeskr Laeger] 2012 Apr 16; Vol. 174 (16), pp. 1083-4.
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

In Denmark, the number of bariatric operations, including gastric bypass surgery, has increased dramatically in recent years. Internal herniation as a possible cause of acute abdominal pain, is a well-known complication after gastric bypass operation. We report two cases of internal herniation during pregnancy following gastric bypass operation. The diagnosis of internal herniation can be difficult as radiologic investigations may be inconclusive. Clinical suspicion alone should lead to surgical exploration due to the risks of morbidity and mortality if patients are not diagnosed properly.

Details

Language :
Danish
ISSN :
1603-6824
Volume :
174
Issue :
16
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Ugeskrift for laeger
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
22510548