Intussusception after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass for morbid obesity: case report and literature review of rare complication

Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2006 Jul-Aug;2(4):483-9. doi: 10.1016/j.soard.2006.04.232.

Abstract

Obstruction of the small intestine is a recognized complication after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery for morbid obesity. Reported causes after bariatric surgery include volvulus, adhesion, internal hernia, hemorrhagic bezoar, incarcerated ventral hernia, and intussusception. Intussusception after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass for morbid obesity is rare. The etiology remains largely obscure. A delay in the diagnosis and management may result in catastrophic outcomes. Management should include the early involvement of a bariatric surgeon. We describe the clinical and radiologic presentation of a case of jejunojejunal intussusception 4 years after open Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Gastric Bypass / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Intussusception / diagnostic imaging
  • Intussusception / etiology*
  • Intussusception / surgery
  • Jejunal Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Jejunal Diseases / etiology*
  • Jejunal Diseases / surgery
  • Laparotomy
  • Obesity, Morbid / surgery*
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Reoperation
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed