Chyloperitoneum secondary to internal herniation complicating omega-loop gastric bypass

Publication date: Available online 23 August 2019Source: Journal of Visceral SurgeryAuthor(s): N. Santucci, P. Rat, O. FacySummaryChyloperitoneum is a potential complication of omega-loop gastric bypass caused by internal herniation. Chronic compression of the mesentery leads to chylous extravasation that can mimic peritonitis.
Source: Journal of Visceral Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research