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Roux-en-Y Intussusception: A Case Report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is a bariatric surgical procedure commonly performed in adults to treat severe obesity. While RYGB is generally safe, it occasionally leads to rare but significant complications, including intussusception, a form of bowel obstruction caused by the invagination of an intestine segment from the proximal to the adjacent distal portion. We report a case of intussusception in a 74-year-old female patient who underwent RYGB 12 years prior. A computed tomography (CT) scan revealed jejunal intussusception accompanied by internal herniation, which was subsequently confirmed through exploratory laparotomy. The segments in intussusception were successfully reduced without any complications. Postoperative follow-up demonstrated the absence of recurrence or any additional complications.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.78088

Authors: Lina Ibrahim, Santosh Potdar

Institutions: University of South Florida, Tampa General Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4406853462