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

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May 5th, 12:00 AM

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.

 

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