A Rare Case of a Petersen’s Hernia During Pregnancy After Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Obesity is an escalating problem worldwide and is associated with increased adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes in pregnancy. Bariatric surgery offers women an effective method of sustained weight loss, with patients often less likely to develop obesity-related comorbidities in pregnancy, including hypertension and gestational diabetes. However, despite beneficial effects, previous bariatric surgery can also predispose pregnant patients to developing internal hernias. We present a rare case of a Petersen's hernia diagnosed in a patient with a previous Roux-en-Y gastric bypass procedure during her third trimester.
Source: Cureus
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.80131
Authors: Shalini J Weerasekera, Hasthika Ellepola
Institution: Logan Hospital
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4408201798