Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is a commonly performed bariatric surgery for weight loss in the United States. Despite its widespread use, this invasive surgery is associated with several chronic complications. We present a case of a 37-year-old female who developed hyperammonemic encephalopathy (HE), a rare but potentially life-threatening complication following RYGB. This case adds to existing literature by emphasizing the importance of considering HE as a differential diagnosis in patients presenting with altered mental status post-RYGB and highlights the need for early recognition and effective management strategies to optimize patient outcomes.
Source: Cureus
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.96087
Authors: Oleanna Talia, Syeda Daniya Samreen, Akashdeep Grewal, Syeda J Arshi, Camelia Arsene
Institution: Trinity Health Oakland Hospital
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4415880906