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Petersen’s space hernia as a complication of gastric bypass surgery: a case report

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Internal hernia is the most common complication of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Although its incidence rate is low, hernias are becoming more common in patients undergoing bariatric surgery, with Petersen's hernia being one of the most frequent. The symptoms of internal hernia are variable, and the sensitivity of imaging methods is limited, resulting in a high rate of misdiagnosis of internal hernia by computed tomography. Surgery continues to be the first treatment option in patients presenting with clinical symptoms of obstruction after undergoing Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Here, we present a case of intestinal obstruction secondary to Petersen's hernia after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass in the context of bariatric surgery.

Source: Journal of Surgical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjae504

Authors: Mauricio Fabian Palacios, Alex Paul Guachilema Ribadeneira, Julio Yepez, Andrea Lisintuña Cisneros, Sandra Morocho Imbacuan, Sergio Verboonen

Institution: Hospital Metropolitano

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: $1,050