Anterograde jejunojejunal intussusception through the distal anastomosis as complication after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.

CONCLUSIONS: Small bowel intussusception is a rare long-term complication after RYGB. The underlying causative mechanism remains unclear. This rare condition may cause obstruction and lead to bowel necrosis if not recognized and treated promptly. PMID: 29879867 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Acta Chirurgica Belgica - Category: Surgery Tags: Acta Chir Belg Source Type: research