Mesenteric Panniculitis —First Case Series After Bariatric Surgery

We present two cases of young male patients who underwent laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and developed abdominal symptoms within 45 –60 days of surgery. Both were investigated for known post-bariatric complications. While first patient presented (5 months later) at an irreversible stage and died within 8–9 months of primary surgery, in second patient, the disease process could be reversed through early intervention, diagn osis, treatment, and compliance. Mesenteric panniculitis is a rapidly progressive entity, which can be adequately treated by early identification and long-term immune-suppressive therapy.
Source: Obesity Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research