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Ayyash M, Miller M, Smith N, Espy J, Kim SK. Management of small bowel obstruction in the third trimester. BMJ Case Rep 2024; 17:e255843. [PMID: 38442967 PMCID: PMC10916100 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2023-255843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/07/2024] Open
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Small bowel obstruction (SBO) in pregnancy is exceedingly rare. Management of SBO in the third trimester may pose particular challenges, as clinicians must determine whether or not the delivery of the fetus is indicated. In this report, we review the case of a patient in her mid-20's with no prior surgical history who presented with nausea and vomiting at 34 weeks of gestation and was ultimately diagnosed with an SBO. Following expectant management during the initial 4 days of inpatient admission, the patient subsequently underwent an exploratory laparotomy at 35 weeks without concurrent delivery. She was monitored for the remainder of her pregnancy with non-stress tests to evaluate fetal status and eventually underwent induction of labour at 39 weeks, resulting in a successful vaginal delivery. Herein, we review the challenges related to the diagnosis and management of SBO in pregnancy, as well as the maternal-fetal outcomes in the setting of SBO in the third trimester.
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- Mariam Ayyash
- Department of Women's Health, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Women's Health, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Women's Health, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Women's Health, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Women's Health, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, Michigan, USA
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Masselli G, Bonito G, Gigli S, Ricci P. Imaging of Acute Abdominopelvic Pain in Pregnancy and Puerperium-Part II: Non-Obstetric Complications. Diagnostics (Basel) 2023; 13:2909. [PMID: 37761275 PMCID: PMC10528125 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics13182909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 09/08/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Emergency imaging in pregnancy and puerperium poses unique challenges both for clinicians and radiologists, requiring timely and accurate diagnosis. Delay in treatment may result in poor outcomes for both the patient and the foetus. Pregnant and puerperal patients may present in the emergency setting with acute abdominopelvic pain for various complications that can be broadly classified into obstetric and non-obstetric related diseases. Ultrasonography (US) is the primary diagnostic imaging test; however, it may be limited due to the patient's body habitus and the overlapping of bowel loops. Computed tomography (CT) carries exposure to ionising radiation to the foetus, but may be necessary in selected cases. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a valuable complement to US in the determination of the etiology of acute abdominal pain and can be used in most settings, allowing for the identification of a broad spectrum of pathologies with a limited protocol of sequences. In this second section, we review the common non-obstetric causes for acute abdominopelvic pain in pregnancy and post partum, offering a practical approach for diagnosis and pointing out the role of imaging methods (US, MRI, CT) with the respective imaging findings.
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- Gabriele Masselli
- Department of Emergency Radiology-Policlinico Umberto I Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161 Rome, Italy; (G.M.); (P.R.)
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- Department of Emergency Radiology-Policlinico Umberto I Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161 Rome, Italy; (G.M.); (P.R.)
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- Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Sandro Pertini Hospital, Via dei Monti Tiburtini 385, 00157 Rome, Italy;
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- Department of Emergency Radiology-Policlinico Umberto I Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161 Rome, Italy; (G.M.); (P.R.)
- Department of Radiological, Oncological and Pathological Sciences, Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale Regina Elena 324, 00161 Rome, Italy
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Das SS, Ghulam ZA, Al Khitab FH, Juma FIB, Bandok WZM. Redo Gastric Bypass following internal herniation with gangrenous roux limb, in second trimester pregnancy: How safe? Int J Surg Case Rep 2022; 100:107728. [PMID: 36270206 PMCID: PMC9586983 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2022.107728] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2022] [Revised: 09/26/2022] [Accepted: 10/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Introduction and importance Internal herniation following Gastric bypass is a serious life-threatening complication, needs prompt diagnosis and intervention. Internal herniation in later part of pregnancy can endanger life of both mother and fetus if not managed diligently. Case presentation 30-year young lady with post gastric bypass status with 26 weeks of pregnancy presented with intestinal obstruction. Clinically she was suspected to have internal herniation. She was carrying a viable healthy intrauterine baby. Emergency laparotomy performed and the gangrenous roux limb was resected and Re-do gastric bypass was created. She delivered a healthy female baby at 37+ weeks. Clinical discussion Internal hernias after RYGB are more common in pregnant women due to cephalad displacement of intestines and creation of potential hernial spaces due to excess fat loss. Pregnancy with post RYGB status with intestinal obstruction, possibilities of internal hernia need to be excluded. In case non-viable intestinal loops, reconstruction of bypass possible. Post operatively cares with nutritional supplements play major role for fetal growth in advanced stage of pregnancy. Conclusion Internal hernia during pregnancy needs prompt intervention which can save of life mother as well as intrauterine baby. Internal hernia following gastric bypass is a serious life-threatening condition. Internal hernias after RYGB are more common in pregnant women. Patients with internal hernia usually presents with epigastric pain, nausea, and vomiting. Reconstruction of gastric bypass after resection of ischemic bowel following internal hernia
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De Simone B, Chouillard E, Ramos AC, Donatelli G, Pintar T, Gupta R, Renzi F, Mahawar K, Madhok B, Maccatrozzo S, Abu-Zidan FM, E Moore E, Weber DG, Coccolini F, Di Saverio S, Kirkpatrick A, Shelat VG, Amico F, Pikoulis E, Ceresoli M, Galante JM, Wani I, De' Angelis N, Hecker A, Sganga G, Tan E, Balogh ZJ, Bala M, Coimbra R, Damaskos D, Ansaloni L, Sartelli M, Pararas N, Kluger Y, Chahine E, Agnoletti V, Fraga G, Biffl WL, Catena F. Operative management of acute abdomen after bariatric surgery in the emergency setting: the OBA guidelines. World J Emerg Surg 2022; 17:51. [PMID: 36167572 PMCID: PMC9516804 DOI: 10.1186/s13017-022-00452-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2022] [Accepted: 08/16/2022] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Patients presenting with acute abdominal pain that occurs after months or years following bariatric surgery may present for assessment and management in the local emergency units. Due to the large variety of surgical bariatric techniques, emergency surgeons have to be aware of the main functional outcomes and long-term surgical complications following the most performed bariatric surgical procedures. The purpose of these evidence-based guidelines is to present a consensus position from members of the WSES in collaboration with IFSO bariatric experienced surgeons, on the management of acute abdomen after bariatric surgery focusing on long-term complications in patients who have undergone laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. METHOD A working group of experienced general, acute care, and bariatric surgeons was created to carry out a systematic review of the literature following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Protocols (PRISMA-P) and to answer the PICO questions formulated after the Operative management in bariatric acute abdomen survey. The literature search was limited to late/long-term complications following laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. CONCLUSIONS The acute abdomen after bariatric surgery is a common cause of admission in emergency departments. Knowledge of the most common late/long-term complications (> 4 weeks after surgical procedure) following sleeve gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and their anatomy leads to a focused management in the emergency setting with good outcomes and decreased morbidity and mortality rates. A close collaboration between emergency surgeons, radiologists, endoscopists, and anesthesiologists is mandatory in the management of this group of patients in the emergency setting.
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- Belinda De Simone
- Department of Emergency, Digestive and Metabolic Minimally Invasive Surgery, Poissy and Saint Germain en Laye Hospitals, Poissy-Ile de France, France.
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- Department of Emergency, Digestive and Metabolic Minimally Invasive Surgery, Poissy and Saint Germain en Laye Hospitals, Poissy-Ile de France, France
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- GastroObesoCenter Institute for Metabolic Optimization, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Interventional Endoscopy and Endoscopic Surgery, Hôpital Privé Des Peupliers, Paris, France
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- Department of Abdominal Surgery, Ljubljana University Medical Centre, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery and Bariatrics, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA
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- General Surgery and Trauma Team, ASST Niguarda, Piazza Ospedale Maggiore 3, 20162, Milano, Milan, Italy
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- South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust, Sunderland, UK
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- East Midlands Bariatric and Metabolic Institute, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Trust, Derby, UK
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- Department of Bariatric Surgery, Istituto Di Cura Beato Matteo, Vigevano, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, UAE University, Al-Ain, United Arab Emirates
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- Denver Health System - Denver Health Medical Center, Denver, USA
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- Department of General Surgery, Royal Perth Hospital, University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
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- Department of Emergency and Trauma Surgery, Pisa University Hospital, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Madonna Del Soccorso Hospital, San Benedetto del Tronto, Italy
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- Department of General, Acute Care, Abdominal Wall Reconstruction, and Trauma Surgery, Foothills Medical Centre, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Department of General Surgery, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Surgery, John Hunter Hospital and The University of Newcastle, Newcastle, MSW, Australia
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- 3Rd Department of Surgery, Attikon General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), Athens, Greece
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- General Surgery, Monza University Hospital, Monza, Italy
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- University of California, Davis 2315 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento, CA, 95817, USA
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- Government Gousia Hospital, Srinagar, Kashmir, India
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- Service de Chirurgie Digestive Et Hépato-Bilio-Pancréatique - DMU CARE, Hôpital Henri Mondor, Paris, France
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- Department of General and Thoracic Surgery, University Hospital of Giessen, Giessen, Germany
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- Emergency Surgery and Trauma, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Traumatology, John Hunter Hospital and University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW, Australia
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- Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Unit, Hadassah - Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Riverside University Health System Medical Center, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Riverside, CA, USA
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- General and Emergency Surgery, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Department of Surgery, Pavia University Hospital, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, Macerata Hospital, Macerata, Italy
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- 3Rd Department of Surgery, Attikon General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), Athens, Greece
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- Division of General Surgery, Rambam Health Care Campus, Haifa, Israel
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- Department of Emergency, Digestive and Metabolic Minimally Invasive Surgery, Poissy and Saint Germain en Laye Hospitals, Poissy-Ile de France, France
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- Department of Emergency and Trauma Surgery, Bufalini Hospital, Cesena, Italy
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- School of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas (Unicamp), Campinas, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, La Jolla, San Diego, CA, USA
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- Department of Emergency and Trauma Surgery, Bufalini Hospital, Cesena, Italy
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Kaiyasah H, Al Ali M, Alhubaishi L, Oliver S, Badawi F, Al Ani A. Internal hernia in pregnancy after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: A surgical diagnostic dilemma. HAMDAN MEDICAL JOURNAL 2022. [DOI: 10.4103/hmj.hmj_74_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Gonzalez-Urquijo M, Zambrano-Lara M, Patiño-Gallegos JA, Rodarte-Shade M, Leyva-Alvizo A, Rojas-Mendez J. Pregnant patients with internal hernia after gastric bypass: a single-center experience. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2021; 17:1344-1348. [PMID: 33858785 DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2021.02.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2020] [Revised: 01/28/2021] [Accepted: 02/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Bariatric surgery has been a popular way for many women to reach a healthy body mass index, and as a consequence, a decreased body mass, which causes a greater chance of fertility, with improved pregnancy and better maternal outcomes. OBJECTIVE Describe a single-center experience of pregnancies complicated by internal hernias after gastric bypass. SETTING Academic Medical Center. METHODS During 2011 and 2019 a series of patients were treated for internal hernia after gastric bypass at our teaching hospital. The hospital records were retrospectively reviewed. RESULTS Seven women were treated. Median age was 33 years (range: 24-39 yr). Median gestational age was 25.6 weeks (range: 5-33 wk). Median time from Roux-en-Y gastric bypass to pregnancy was 4 years (range: 1-7 yr). Median body mass index was 24 kg/m2 (range: 24-31 kg/m2). Five (71.4%) patients underwent an exploratory laparotomy, and 2 (28.5%) patients a diagnostic laparoscopy. In all patients, an internal hernia of the small bowel in the Petersen space was encountered. Median length of pregnancy was 38 weeks (range: 33.6-39.6 wk). Six (85.7%) patients underwent C-section, and 1 (14.2%) patient gave birth by vaginal delivery. There was only 1 maternal postoperative complication and no fetal postoperative complications. Median follow-up was 9 months (range: 2-20 mo). CONCLUSION The rapid growth in bariatric surgery on obese women of fertile age could result in more cases of internal herniation during pregnancy in the future. An internal hernia should be suspected when encountering a postgastric bypass pregnant patient with abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting.
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monterrey, México
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monterrey, México
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monterrey, México
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monterrey, México.
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Thomopoulos T, Mantziari S, St-Amour P, Uldry E, Suter M. Management of a Complicated Internal Herniation After Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass in a 28-Week Pregnant Woman. Obes Surg 2020; 30:5177-5178. [PMID: 32996100 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-020-04997-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2020] [Revised: 09/17/2020] [Accepted: 09/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Small bowel obstruction (SBO) due to internal hernia (IH) is a well-known late complication after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB), with an incidence between 0.5 and 10% as reported by Iannelli et al. (Obes Surg. 17(10):1283-6, 2007). It is reported most frequently 1-2 years after surgery because of the greater weight loss at that time, with rapid loss of the mesenteric fat consequently as discussed by Stenberg et al. (Lancet. 387(10026):1397-404, 2016). Currently, women constitute more than 50% of the patients undergoing bariatric surgery and most of them are of childbearing age as reported by the World Health Organization (2015). SBO, due to IH, is a rare complication during pregnancy, mostly occurring during the third trimester as discussed by Torres-Villalobos et al. (Obes Surg 19(7):944-50, 2009), and can result in fetal and maternal morbidity and even mortality as reported by Vannevel et al. (Obstet Gynecol. 127(6):1013-20, 2016). Moreover, the physiologic changes of pregnancy can mask the symptoms of SBO after LRYGB, leading to significant diagnostic and therapeutic delays as detailed by Wax et al. (Am J Obstet Gynecol 208(4):265-71, 2013). Therefore, an early surgical exploration is necessary in this particular and uncommon situation as discussed by Webster et al. (Ann R Coll Surg Engl 97(5):339-44, 2015). METHODS A 32-year-old female patient, with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and chronic pain, was in the 28th week of her first pregnancy after bariatric surgery. She had had an antecolic LRYGB 6 years ago in another institution, resulting in a 35-kg weight loss. She presented to the emergency department with severe and persistent epigastric pain associated with nausea and vomiting during 24 h. On physical examination, her abdomen was painful and tender at the epigastrium and left hypochondrium, and her vital signs were normal. The blood tests were in the normal range except the white blood cell count at 12'000 G/l. The obstetric and neonatal team was involved, and fetal heart monitoring was normal. Abdominal ultrasonography ruled out other causes of pain. An abdominal MRI was performed and displayed a distended proximal small bowel, free abdominal fluid, and bowel mesenteric edema in the left upper quadrant with compression of the superior mesenteric vein. Internal hernia with intestinal suffering was suspected, and the patient consented for emergency laparoscopy. RESULTS The laparoscopic exploration, reduction of the internal hernia, and closure of the mesenteric defects are demonstrated step-by-step in the presented intraoperative video. The postoperative course was uncomplicated for both patient and fetus. Oral feeding was resumed at day 1, with no residual symptom, and the patient was discharged on postoperative day 3. At 1-month follow-up, she had no complaint and her pregnancy had resumed a normal course. She delivered a healthy baby at 36 weeks without any complication. CONCLUSIONS Internal herniation after LRYGB represents a rare, high-risk complication during pregnancy. A low threshold for imaging, preferably by abdominal MRI, is recommended. Multidisciplinary management, including obstetricians and bariatric surgeons, is necessary in order to avoid maternal and fetal adverse outcomes. During surgery, recognition of the anatomy is often difficult, and parts of the bowel are distended and fragile. Starting to run the bowel backwards from the ileocecal valve is a crucial surgical step for reducing internal hernias during LRYGB, and reduces both the risk to worsen the situation and of bowel injury, making its management less hazardous.
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- Theodoros Thomopoulos
- Department of Visceral Surgery, University Hospital of Lausanne (CHUV), Rue du Bugnon 46, 1011, Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland.
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- Department of Visceral Surgery, University Hospital of Lausanne (CHUV), Rue du Bugnon 46, 1011, Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland
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- Department of Visceral Surgery, University Hospital of Lausanne (CHUV), Rue du Bugnon 46, 1011, Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland
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- Department of Visceral Surgery, University Hospital of Lausanne (CHUV), Rue du Bugnon 46, 1011, Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland
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- Department of Visceral Surgery, University Hospital of Lausanne (CHUV), Rue du Bugnon 46, 1011, Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland
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Khalaj A, Ghadimi F, Valizadeh M, Barzin M. Successful pregnancy and weight loss management in a woman unknowingly pregnant at the time of bariatric surgery: a case report. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2020; 20:94. [PMID: 32041556 PMCID: PMC7011514 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-020-2794-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2019] [Accepted: 02/06/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Preventing unintended pregnancy is an important issue for women undergoing bariatric surgery, not only to avoid an adverse fetal outcome but to also ensure maximum weight loss for mother. Current guidelines strongly advise to use a reliable method of contraception following surgery and to delay pregnancy for 12-18 months after surgery. CASE PRESENTATION We present the case of a woman who underwent laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy while she was unknowingly pregnant. She was monitored closely throughout her pregnancy for maternal-fetal wellbeing and delivered a healthy full-term girl. At her last follow-up visit 6 months post-delivery, both mother and infant were in good general condition and the mother achieved 94.4% excess weight loss. CONCLUSIONS In all-female patients of childbearing age planning to undergo bariatric surgery, pregnancy should be avoided by using a reliable method of contraception well before surgery. Pregnancy should also be excluded on the day of surgery.
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- Alireza Khalaj
- Obesity Treatment Center, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran
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- Obesity Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Obesity Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Obesity Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Nagata H, Nishizawa H, Mashima S, Shimahara Y. Axial torsion of Meckel's diverticulum causing acute peritonitis in the first trimester of pregnancy: a case report. Surg Case Rep 2019; 5:190. [PMID: 31808013 PMCID: PMC6895344 DOI: 10.1186/s40792-019-0754-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2019] [Accepted: 11/25/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Meckel’s diverticulum is considered the most prevalent congenital anomaly of the gastrointestinal tract. Approximately 4% of patients are symptomatic with complications such as bleeding, intestinal obstruction, and inflammation, while axial torsion of Meckel’s diverticulum is rare, particularly in pregnancy. Case presentation A 31-year-old woman in week 15 of pregnancy complained of epigastric pain, nausea and vomiting. Clinical diagnosis was severe hyperemesis gravidarum. Because the symptoms persisted during hospitalization, CT was performed and revealed dilated small bowel loops with multiple air-fluid levels. In the right mid-abdomen, there was a large part of air containing a cavity connected to the small intestine, which was considered a dilated bowel loop. Emergency laparotomy was performed and axial torsion of a large Meckel’s diverticulum measuring 11 cm was found at a few centimeters proximal to the ileocecal valve. Ileocecal resection including Meckel’s diverticulum was performed. The postoperative course was uneventful. At 40 weeks gestation, she had vaginal delivery of normal baby. Conclusion The physiological and anatomical changes in pregnancy can make a straightforward clinical diagnosis difficult. Prompt diagnosis and management were needed in order to avoid significant maternal and fetal risks. The use of imaging examinations, especially CT examination, with proper timing may be helpful to prevent delay in diagnosis and surgical intervention. Here, we report the case of a patient with axial torsion of Meckel’s diverticulum in pregnancy. To our knowledge, axial torsion of Meckel’s diverticulum in the first trimester of pregnancy has not been reported in the English medical literature.
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- Hiromitsu Nagata
- Department of Surgery, Yamatokoriyama Hospital, 1-62 Asahichou, Yamatokoriyama, Nara, 639-1013, Japan.
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- Department of Surgery, Yamatokoriyama Hospital, 1-62 Asahichou, Yamatokoriyama, Nara, 639-1013, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Yamatokoriyama Hospital, 1-62 Asahichou, Yamatokoriyama, Nara, 639-1013, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Yamatokoriyama Hospital, 1-62 Asahichou, Yamatokoriyama, Nara, 639-1013, Japan
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Higgins MF, Pollard L, McGuinness SK, Kingdom JC. Fetal heart rate monitoring in nonobstetric surgery: a systematic review of the evidence. Am J Obstet Gynecol MFM 2019; 1:100048. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ajogmf.2019.100048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2019] [Revised: 08/26/2019] [Accepted: 09/22/2019] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Petrucciani N, Ciangura C, Debs T, Ducarme G, Calabrese D, Gugenheim J. Management of surgical complications of previous bariatric surgery in pregnant women. A systematic review from the BARIA-MAT Study Group. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2019; 16:312-331. [PMID: 31837948 DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2019.10.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2019] [Revised: 09/14/2019] [Accepted: 10/22/2019] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Considering the large and increasing population of women of childbearing age with history of bariatric surgery, surgical complications of bariatric surgery during pregnancy may become more frequent in the future. The aim of this study was to analyze the clinical presentation, diagnostic procedures, and treatment of surgical complications of bariatric surgery during pregnancies. A systematic literature search was performed in accordance with the PRISMA (preferred reporting items for systematic review and meta-analysis) guidelines to identify all studies published up to and including December 2018 that included women with previous bariatric surgery undergoing emergency surgery during pregnancy. Sixty-eight studies were selected, including 120 women with previous bariatric surgery undergoing emergency surgery during pregnancy. Fifty cases were reported as case reports and 70 in case series. Included patients had previous history of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (n = 99), laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (n = 17), Scopinaro procedure (n = 2), vertical banded gastroplasty (n = 1), or one-anastomosis gastric bypass (n = 1). Final diagnosis in 50 case reports was internal hernia in 26 cases, bowel intussusception in 10, intestinal obstruction in 2, laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding slippage in 3, bowel volvulus in 3, gastric or jejunal perforation in 2, and other complications in 4 cases. Maternal and fetal death occurred in 3 (2.5%) and 9 cases (7.5%), respectively. In the case series, the majority of women were operated for internal hernia and laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding slippage. Surgical complications of previous bariatric surgery during pregnancy have potentially severe outcomes. Availability of multidisciplinary expertise, including bariatric/digestive surgeons, and education of healthcare providers and women on clinical signs that require urgent surgical examination are recommended in this setting. Prompt diagnosis is fundamental and based on clinical and laboratory findings and on radiologic examinations if needed, including computed tomography scan or magnetic resonance if available. Rapid surgical exploration is mandatory in case of high clinical and/or radiologic suspicion.
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- Niccolo Petrucciani
- Division of Digestive Surgery and Liver Transplantation, Nice University Hospital, Nice, France; Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Translational Medicine, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy.
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- Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, Department of Nutrition, Sorbonne Université, Institute of Cardiometabolism and Nutrition (ICAN), Paris, France
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- Division of Digestive Surgery and Liver Transplantation, Nice University Hospital, Nice, France
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Centre Hospitalier Departemental, La Roche-sur-Yon, France
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- Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Louis Mourier Hospital, Digestive Surgery Department, Sorbonne Paris Cité Diderot, Colombes, France
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- Division of Digestive Surgery and Liver Transplantation, Nice University Hospital, Nice, France
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Dave DM, Clarke KO, Manicone JA, Kopelan AM, Saber AA. Internal hernias in pregnant females with Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: a systematic review. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2019; 15:1633-1640. [PMID: 31378635 DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2019.06.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2019] [Revised: 06/02/2019] [Accepted: 06/07/2019] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Improved fertility following a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) can lead to pregnancy and increase the risk of internal herniation. A developing fetus and symptoms of pregnancy can mask the diagnosis and delay intervention, leading to deleterious maternal and fetal consequences. The aim of this systematic review is to summarize the literature regarding internal hernias during pregnancy, their management, and patient outcomes. A comprehensive literature search was undertaken on PubMed and Google Scholar to identify cases of internal hernias presenting during pregnancy after RYGB. Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines were used for eligibility and inclusion of articles. Twenty-seven articles, with a total of 59 patients, regarding internal herniation during pregnancy after RYGB were identified. Epigastric pain and nausea and vomiting was the most common presentation. Regardless of orientation of the Roux limb and despite previous closure of mesenteric defects, internal herniation can still occur. A triad of epigastric pain, pregnancy, and a history of RYGB should be a red flag for clinicians to consider internal hernias as a top differential diagnosis. Prompt bariatric consultation and rapid intervention will improve maternal and fetal outcomes.
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- Devangi M Dave
- Department of Surgery, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, RWJ Barnabas Health, Newark, New Jersey; St. George's University School of Medicine, Grenada, West Indies
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- Department of Surgery, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, RWJ Barnabas Health, Newark, New Jersey
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- Department of Surgery, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, RWJ Barnabas Health, Newark, New Jersey
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- Department of Surgery, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, RWJ Barnabas Health, Newark, New Jersey
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- Department of Surgery, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, RWJ Barnabas Health, Newark, New Jersey.
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Lee SH, Park SC, Lee SJ, Kang CD, Nam SJ, Lee SY, Hong SK, Lee SK. [Ischemic Necrosis Caused by Retroanastomotic Hernia after Subtotal Gastrectomy]. THE KOREAN JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY 2019; 73:109-113. [PMID: 30845388 DOI: 10.4166/kjg.2019.73.2.109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2018] [Revised: 07/05/2018] [Accepted: 07/21/2018] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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After gastrojejunostomy, a small space can occur between the jejunum at the anastomosis site, the transverse mesocolon, and retroperitoneum, which may cause an intestinal hernia. This report presents a rare case of intestinal ischemic necrosis caused by retroanastomotic hernia after subtotal gastrectomy. A 56-year-old male was admitted to Kangwon National University Hospital with melena, abdominal pain, and nausea. His only relevant medical history was gastrectomy due to stomach cancer. Endoscopic findings revealed subtotal gastrectomy with Billroth-II reconstruction and a bluish edematous mucosal change with necrotic tissue in afferent and efferent loops including the anastomosis site. Abdominopelvic CT showed strangulation of proximal small bowel loops due to mesenteric torsion and thickening of the wall of the gastric remnant. Emergency laparotomy was performed. Surgical findings revealed the internal hernia through the defect behind the anastomosis site with strangulation of the jejunum between 20 cm below the Treitz ligament and the proximal ileum. Roux-en-Y anastomosis was performed, and he was discharged without complication. Retroanastomotic hernia, also called Petersen's space hernia, is a rare complication after gastric surgery, cannot be easily recognized, and leads to strangulation.
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- Sang Hoon Lee
- Department of Internal Medicine, Kangwon National University School of Medicine, Chuncheon, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Kangwon National University School of Medicine, Chuncheon, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Kangwon National University School of Medicine, Chuncheon, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Kangwon National University School of Medicine, Chuncheon, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Kangwon National University School of Medicine, Chuncheon, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Kangwon National University School of Medicine, Chuncheon, Korea
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- Department of General surgery, Kangwon National University School of Medicine, Chuncheon, Korea
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- Department of Anatomic Pathology, Kangwon National University School of Medicine, Chuncheon, Korea
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Perim CA, Guedes MAE, Carvalho MFCE, Lopes PGF, Simões RL. A SIMPLE METHOD FOR THE DIAGNOSIS OF PETERSEN'S HERNIA COMPROMISING THE BILIOPANCREATIC LIMB. ARQUIVOS BRASILEIROS DE CIRURGIA DIGESTIVA : ABCD = BRAZILIAN ARCHIVES OF DIGESTIVE SURGERY 2019; 32:e1429. [PMID: 30758477 PMCID: PMC6368160 DOI: 10.1590/0102-672020180001e1429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2017] [Accepted: 11/22/2018] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Warsza B, Richter B. Internal Hernia in Pregnant Woman after Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery. J Radiol Case Rep 2018; 12:9-16. [PMID: 29875982 DOI: 10.3941/jrcr.v12i1.3257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass has become the most common obesity surgery procedure worldwide over the last two decades. Many patients undergoing the procedure are women of reproductive age. This carries a risk for developing gastric bypass-related complications during pregnancy. One of the potentially serious risks is an internal hernia. We present a patient in the third trimester of pregnancy with an internal hernia following a laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass for morbid obesity. We discuss the importance of computed tomography (CT) in the diagnosis of an internal hernia and review key CT findings including compression of the superior mesenteric vein, which proved to be crucial in diagnosing the internal hernia in this patient.
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- Bogna Warsza
- Department of Radiology, Haugesund hospital Helse Fonna, Haugesund, Norway
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- Department of Radiology, Haugesund hospital, University of Bergen, Norway
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Chaichian S, Moazzami B, Jesmi F, Pazouki A, Pishgahroudsari M, Mokhber S, Riazi S. The Controversy of the Most Proper Time for Pregnancy After Bariatric Surgery: a Review of Ten Cases. Obes Surg 2018; 26:1352-6. [PMID: 26951153 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-016-2124-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND Many infertile obese women conceive after bariatric surgery after many years, while guidelines prohibit them from pregnancy for at least 12-18 months after surgery, due to complications. METHODS We hereby present 11 cases in our research center, pregnant in less than 12 months after surgery from 2011 to 2015, to evaluate their pregnancy outcome and complications. RESULTS The mean conception time was 3.6 months after surgery and mean birth weight was 2695 g. Regarding neonatal/fetal complications, there was one case of intrauterine growth retardation and one NICU hospitalization. Among pregnancy complications, eight patients had hyperemesis gravidarum and one had pre-eclampsia. CONCLUSIONS The results of the present study suggest revising setting a contraindication for conception for patients undergoing bariatric surgery.
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- Shahla Chaichian
- Minimally Invasive Techniques Research Center in Women, Tehran Medical Sciences Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Pars Advanced & Minimally Invasive Manners Research Center, Pars Hospital, Tehran, Iran
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- Minimally Invasive Surgery Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Minimally Invasive Surgery Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Minimally Invasive Surgery Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Minimally Invasive Surgery Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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[Emergency during pregnancy after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass]. Chirurg 2016; 87:604-6. [PMID: 26842124 DOI: 10.1007/s00104-015-0140-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Webster PJ, Bailey MA, Wilson J, Burke DA. Small bowel obstruction in pregnancy is a complex surgical problem with a high risk of fetal loss. Ann R Coll Surg Engl 2015; 97:339-44. [PMID: 26264083 DOI: 10.1308/003588415x14181254789844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Small bowel obstruction (SBO) in pregnancy is rare and is most commonly caused by adhesions from previous abdominal surgery. Previous literature reviews have emphasised the need for prompt laparotomy in all cases of SBO because of the significant risks of fetal loss and maternal mortality. We undertook a review of the contemporary literature to determine the optimum management strategy for SBO in pregnancy. METHODS The MEDLINE® and PubMed databases were searched for cases of SBO in pregnancy between 1992 and 2014. Two cases from our own institution were also reviewed. RESULTS Forty-six cases of SBO in pregnancy were identified, with adhesions being the most common aetiology (50%). The overall risk of fetal loss was 17% and the maternal mortality rate was 2%. In cases of adhesional SBO, 91% of cases were managed surgically, with 14% fetal loss. Two cases (9%) were managed conservatively with no complications. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was used to diagnose SBO in 11% of cases. CONCLUSIONS Based on our experience and the contemporary literature, we recommend that urgent MRI of the abdomen should be undertaken to diagnose the aetiology of SBO in pregnancy. In cases of adhesional SBO, conservative treatment may be safely commenced, with a low threshold for laparotomy. In other causes, such as volvulus or internal hernia, laparotomy remains the treatment of choice.
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- Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust , UK
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- Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust , UK
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Gruetter F, Kraljević M, Nebiker CA, Delko T. Internal hernia in late pregnancy after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. BMJ Case Rep 2014; 2014:bcr-2014-206770. [PMID: 25538214 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2014-206770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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A 27-year-old patient in late pregnancy presented to the department of obstetrics with crampy abdominal pain located in the right flank, 3 years after a laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Clinical investigation showed tenderness on palpation in the upper abdomen without signs of peritonitis. The cardiotocogram and blood tests were normal. The ultrasound showed a hydronephrosis on the right side, and a pigtail catheter was inserted. The abdominal symptoms did not abate and the abdominal surgeon was consulted 36 hours after admission. Diagnostic laparoscopy was performed promptly because of high suspicion of internal hernia (IH). Laparoscopy showed IH at the mesojejunal intermesenteric defect with a herniated common channel and volvulus of the anastomosis. Conversion to open reduction and complete closure with non-absorbable interrupted sutures was performed. Small bowel resection was avoided. The patient was discharged 10 days after the operation and a healthy boy was born 4 weeks later.
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- Florian Gruetter
- Deparment of Surgery, University Hospital of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Deparment of Surgery, University Hospital of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Deparment of Surgery, University Hospital of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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Perforation of the Pregnant Uterus during Laparoscopy for Suspected Internal Herniation after Gastric Bypass. Case Rep Obstet Gynecol 2014; 2014:720181. [PMID: 25548693 PMCID: PMC4274859 DOI: 10.1155/2014/720181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2014] [Accepted: 11/01/2014] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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We report perforations of a pregnant uterus during laparoscopy for suspected internal herniation after gastric bypass at 24 weeks of gestation. Abdominal access and gas insufflation were achieved by the use of a 12 mm optic trocar. An additional 5 mm trocar was positioned. The perforations were handled by suturing following laparotomy and mobilisation of the high located uterus. The uterine fundus was located in the subcostal area. Internal herniation was not verified. A cesarean section was made 6 weeks later due to acute low abdominal pain. During delivery the uterus was found normal. At 5 months of age the child has developed normal and seems healthy. Optical trocars should be used with caution for abdominal access during laparoscopy in pregnancy. Open access should probably be preferred in most cases. Accidental perforations of the uterine cavity may be handled in selected cases with simple closure even following the use of large trocars under close postoperative surveillance throughout the pregnancy.
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Berlac JF, Skovlund CW, Lidegaard O. Obstetrical and neonatal outcomes in women following gastric bypass: a Danish national cohort study. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 2014; 93:447-53. [PMID: 24592873 DOI: 10.1111/aogs.12368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2013] [Accepted: 02/27/2014] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To assess obstetrical and neonatal outcomes in women following gastric bypass, compared with adipose women without surgery and with a normal weight control population. DESIGN Historical controlled cohort study. SETTING Denmark. POPULATION All women undergoing gastric bypass during the period 1996-2011, and subsequently giving birth. METHODS AND MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Obstetrical and neonatal outcomes in women without gastric bypass matched on age, parity, plurality, year, and body mass index, and normal weight women. RESULTS In 415 women giving birth after gastric bypass we found significantly more women with hypertension in pregnancy; relative risk (RR) 2.5 (95% confidence interval 1.3-5.0), gestational diabetes; RR = 6.9 (3.5-13.5), and acute abdominal pain during pregnancy; RR = 4.7 (2.9-7.8) compared with normal weight controls. Compared with women with similar body mass index, they had a lower incidence of preeclampsia and emergency cesarean sections, and their children a lower incidence of asphyxia; RR = 0.4 (0.2-0.8). Their children were on average 212 g smaller than newborn of normal weight mothers, and 319 g smaller than newborn of adipose controls, and had significantly more admissions to neonatal intensive care unit compared with newborn of normal weight mothers; RR = 1.5 (1.1-2.0). CONCLUSIONS Gastric bypass may reduce the risk of preeclampsia, emergency cesarean section, and perinatal asphyxia, compared with adipose women without surgery. Compared with normal weight controls women who had had a gastric bypass had a higher risk of hypertension, gestational diabetes, and acute abdominal pain during pregnancy and their children a lower birthweight and higher incidence of admittance to neonatal intensive care.
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- Janne Foss Berlac
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Däster S, Droeser RA, Delko T, Oertli D. Two similar cases of internal hernia after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery. BMJ Case Rep 2013; 2013:bcr-2013-010189. [PMID: 24072825 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2013-010189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Internal hernia after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) surgery can lead to acute small bowel obstruction or chronic recurrent abdominal pain. We present two cases of internal hernias after antecolic antegastric LRYGB. Both patients presented to the emergency room with acute diffuse abdominal pain. Other than that, a physical examination and routine laboratory workup did not reveal any pathological finding. An abdominal CT was performed in both cases. It showed mesenteric torsion as a sign of internal hernia in one case, but remained inconclusive in the other patient. Immediate diagnostic laparoscopy was performed in both cases. Intraoperatively, both patients revealed an internal hernia, where the common channel herniated through the mesojejunal space. The conversion to upper median minilaparotomy was necessary for hernia reduction in both cases. No bowel resection was required and both patients recovered fully.
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- Silvio Däster
- Department of General Surgery, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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Wax JR, Pinette MG, Cartin A. Roux-en-Y gastric bypass-associated bowel obstruction complicating pregnancy-an obstetrician's map to the clinical minefield. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2013; 208:265-71. [PMID: 22964065 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2012.08.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2012] [Revised: 07/31/2012] [Accepted: 08/07/2012] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Over 80% of patients undergoing bariatric surgery are women, approximately half of whom are of reproductive age. The most common procedure in the United States is the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Small bowel obstruction is one of many recognized postoperative complications. For such a serious condition, this entity presents with remarkable subtlety and is easily misdiagnosed, particularly in pregnant women. The consequences of late recognition can be life-threatening to both mother and fetus. We aim to decrease preventable maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality by revealing diagnostic and therapeutic missteps related to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass-associated small bowel obstruction.
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- Joseph R Wax
- Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maine Medical Center, Portland, ME, USA
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Mala T, Kristinsson J. Akutt inneklemming av tarm etter gastrisk bypass for sykelig fedme. TIDSSKRIFT FOR DEN NORSKE LEGEFORENING 2013; 133:640-4. [DOI: 10.4045/tidsskr.12.1113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
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Leal-González R, De la Garza-Ramos R, Guajardo-Pérez H, Ayala-Aguilera F, Rumbaut R. Internal hernias in pregnant women with history of gastric bypass surgery: Case series and review of literature. Int J Surg Case Rep 2012; 4:44-7. [PMID: 23108170 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2012.10.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2012] [Revised: 07/11/2012] [Accepted: 10/03/2012] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Gastric bypass surgery is the most common obesity surgery procedure in women. Decreased weight loss favors fertility and leads to pregnancy sometimes just months after surgery, raising the risk of developing gastric bypass-related complications during pregnancy, including the formation of internal hernias. PRESENTATION OF CASE The first patient presented at 37 weeks of gestation with abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting. X-ray revealed multiple air-fluid levels and absence of gas in colon. She underwent a cesarean section and exploratory laparotomy without complications. A Petersen's space internal hernia was found. The second patient presented at 25 weeks of gestation with abdominal pain and nausea. X-ray revealed multiple air-fluid levels and a "U-shaped" intestinal loop. She underwent exploratory laparotomy with reduction of an internal hernia also in Petersen's space. DISCUSSION Pregnant patients with internal hernias after gastric bypass are usually of young age and with a several-day history of abdominal pain. Surgical exploration is safe and should not be delayed. The literature review showed that maternal death (9%) and fetal death (13.6%) rates are considerably high. CONCLUSION The possibility of an internal hernia should always be considered in pregnant women with history of gastric bypass who present with abdominal pain, in order to prevent catastrophic outcomes such as maternal and/or fetal death.
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- Raúl Leal-González
- Tecnológico de Monterrey, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Mexico.
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Tuyeras G, Pappalardo E, Msika S. Acute small bowel obstruction following laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass during pregnancy: two different presentations. J Surg Case Rep 2012; 2012:1. [PMID: 24960726 PMCID: PMC3649561 DOI: 10.1093/jscr/2012.7.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Bariatric surgery as laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) is increasing throughout the world and women represent the majority (70%) of patients. Most of them are of reproductive age. As a consequence, surgeons will have to treat more and more pregnant patients with a history of LRYGB for surgical abdominal pain. Reported incidence of small bowel obstruction (SBO) varies from 1.5% to 3.5% after LRYGB including internal hernias, intussusception and volvulus. As two cases of maternal postoperative death have been reported in the literature, diagnosis and surgical treatment shouldn’t be delayed especially during pregnancy. To underline the necessity of a rapid diagnosis and surgical treatment, we reported two cases of severe SBO during pregnancy.
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- G Tuyeras
- Hôpital Louis Mourier, Paris, France
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- Hôpital Louis Mourier, Paris, France
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RENAULT KRISTINA, GYRTRUP HANSJØRGEN, DAMGAARD KAREN, HEDEGAARD MORTEN, SØRENSEN JETTELED. Pregnant woman with fatal complication after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 2012; 91:873-5. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0412.2012.01421.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Polavarapu HV, Kurian A, Antanavicius G, Myers VS. Intraoperative fetal monitoring an invaluable tool in pregnant patients with internal hernia after gastric bypass and review of literature. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2012; 8:e40-2. [DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2011.03.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2011] [Revised: 03/13/2011] [Accepted: 03/15/2011] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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O'Rourke RW. Management strategies for internal hernia after gastric bypass. J Gastrointest Surg 2011; 15:1049-54. [PMID: 21547708 DOI: 10.1007/s11605-010-1401-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2010] [Accepted: 11/22/2010] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Internal hernia after gastric bypass is common, occurring with an incidence approaching 10% in some series. Operative management of internal hernia after gastric bypass presents significant conceptual and technical challenges. METHODS This manuscript reviews management of internal hernia after gastric bypass with a focus on operative strategy.
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- Robert W O'Rourke
- Department of Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, L223A, Portland, OR 97239-3098, USA.
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Greenstein AJ, O'Rourke RW. Abdominal pain after gastric bypass: suspects and solutions. Am J Surg 2011; 201:819-27. [PMID: 21333269 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2010.05.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2009] [Revised: 05/21/2010] [Accepted: 05/21/2010] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Gastric bypass remains the mainstay of surgical therapy for obesity. Abdominal pain after gastric bypass is common and accounts for up to half of all postoperative complaints and emergency room visits. This article reviews the most important causes of abdominal pain specific to gastric bypass and discusses management considerations. METHODS The current surgical literature was reviewed using PubMed, with a focus on abdominal pain after gastric bypass and the known pathologies that underlie its pathogenesis. RESULTS The etiologies of abdominal pain after gastric bypass are diverse. A thorough understanding of their pathogenesis impacts favorably on clinical outcomes. CONCLUSIONS The differential diagnosis for abdominal pain after gastric bypass is large and includes benign and life-threatening entities. Its diverse causes require a broad evaluation that should be directed by history and clinical presentation. In the absence of a clear diagnosis, the threshold for surgical exploration in patients with abdominal pain after gastric bypass should be low.
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- Alexander J Greenstein
- Department of Surgery, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR 97239-3098, USA
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- Seung Yeon Park
- Department of Surgery, Gil Hospital, Gachon Medical University, Incheon, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Gil Hospital, Gachon Medical University, Incheon, Korea
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Leslie DB, Kellogg TA, Ikramuddin S. The surgical approach to management of pediatric obesity: when to refer and what to expect. Rev Endocr Metab Disord 2009; 10:215-29. [PMID: 19728099 DOI: 10.1007/s11154-009-9112-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Weight loss surgery is recommended for adult patients with morbid obesity and has been used on a case by case basis in the pediatric population. Surgery, however,is just a tool added to the two mainstays of therapy for obesity: 1.) controlled dietary intake and 2.) increases inactivity and exercise behaviors. For the pediatric population,the health consequences of obesity are profound with increased cardiovascular risk during adolescence and increased mortality in adulthood. Currently accepted guidelines for weight loss surgery referral use BMI cut points that are the same as for adults: BMI > or = 35 kg/m(2) and serious comorbidities of obesity or BMI > or = 40 kg/m(2) with minor comorbidities of obesity. A multidisciplinary approach to weight management must be utilized, and a lifetime of follow-up must be addressed. The most commonly performed operations for obesity are laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) and laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB). LAGB is safer and does not permanently alter gastrointestinal continuity; however, LAGB is not currently approved for implantation in adolescent patients. LRYGB involves a complex, permanent altering of the gastrointestinal anatomy and is associated with more complications around the time of surgery and is not subject to FDA approval because there is no associated implant. In each operation, appetite is suppressed by construction of a virtual (LAGB) or real(LRYGB) pouch. The dynamics and speed of appetite suppression and, consequently, weight loss are typically different for each operation though longer-term outcomes may be similar. Short- and long-term risks of surgery must be carefully weighed against the benefits of the associated weight loss for each patient. The patient must be empowered to understand the importance of lifestyle and behavior in achieving long-term health.
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- Daniel B Leslie
- Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical School, 420 Delaware Street SE, MMC 290, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA.
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