First Global Report of Catastrophic Results Due to Internal Herniation of Roux Limb in the Space Between the Gastric Pouch and Band: a Series of 3 Cases of Banded Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (BRYGB).

Pooja UnadkatChetan D ParmarMuffazal Lakdawala

Published in: Obesity surgery (2023)

Early diagnosis and timely management may save a patient from gangrene. It also raises questions: Is a 2-point fixation of the band to the gastric pouch insufficient? Does a longer roux limb make it prone to herniating in the space between the gastric pouch and band?

Keyphrases

gastric bypass
roux en y gastric bypass
weight loss
obese patients
bariatric surgery
minimally invasive
case report