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Advanced management of postoperative hemorrhage following gastric bypass surgery through super-selective celiac artery coil embolization

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: A 36-year-old male presented with dizziness and melena 5 years post laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB). Initial treatments with proton pump inhibitors and blood transfusions was followed by esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) and CT angiography, identifying an active arterial bleed at the gastrojejunal anastomosis. Super-selective celiac artery coil embolization successfully controlled the bleeding. This case highlights the importance of considering late-onset gastrointestinal bleeding as a potential complication post-LRYGB. Early diagnosis and intervention, including advanced radiological techniques, are crucial for successful management and optimal patient outcomes.

Source: Radiology Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2024.07.195

Authors: Nimra Razaque Arain, Laveeza Fatima, Umair Razaque Arain, Ahmed Kamal Nasir Khan

Institutions: Allama Iqbal Medical College, James Paget University Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $550