A Paradoxical Internal Hernia at Brolin's Anti-obstruction Stitch Following Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: a Case Report
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Overview
Journal
J Surg Case Rep
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Specialty
General Surgery
Date
2023 Oct 23
PMID
37867920
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Abstract
Internal hernias are a rare but morbid complication following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery. The incorporation of Brolin's anti-obstruction stitch has historically demonstrated a significant reduction in the incidence of internal hernias following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. We present an ironic and unique case of a patient with small bowel herniation into a defect between Brolin's stitch and the stapled closed common enterotomy of the jejunojejunostomy and technical considerations to decrease internal hernias at this site in the future.
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