Date of Presentation
5-5-2022 12:00 AM
College
School of Osteopathic Medicine
Poster Abstract
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is a well-studied procedure resulting in long term weight loss. Due to countless years of study, the morbidity and mortality associated with a Roux en Y gastric bypass has been greatly decreased. However, there are still several rare, yet serious, complications that may arise in the post-operative period. Anastomotic leaks and ulcers are just two of those complications. We describe a case of a 41 year old female developing postoperative perforated duodenal ulcer. A laparoscopic repair was performed using a Graham patch technique. This review aims to identify factors contributing to the ulcer development as well as report four other similar cases.
Keywords
Gastric Bypass, Roux-en-Y, Duodenal Ulcer, Postoperative Complications, Case Reports
Disciplines
Digestive System | Gastroenterology | Medicine and Health Sciences | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms | Patient Safety | Surgery
Document Type
Poster
Included in
Digestive System Commons, Gastroenterology Commons, Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Commons, Patient Safety Commons, Surgery Commons
Perforating Gastric/Duodenal Ulcer Development following Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery: A Case Series
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is a well-studied procedure resulting in long term weight loss. Due to countless years of study, the morbidity and mortality associated with a Roux en Y gastric bypass has been greatly decreased. However, there are still several rare, yet serious, complications that may arise in the post-operative period. Anastomotic leaks and ulcers are just two of those complications. We describe a case of a 41 year old female developing postoperative perforated duodenal ulcer. A laparoscopic repair was performed using a Graham patch technique. This review aims to identify factors contributing to the ulcer development as well as report four other similar cases.