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A Protocol for Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass in Rats using Linear Staplers
Published on: August 21, 2021
Swirl sign in post-Roux-en-Y gastric bypass patients: a case series
Ahmad E Al-Mulla1, Abdulla E Sultan1, Ehab S Imam1
1Department of Surgery, Farwaniya Hospital, Ministry of Health Kuwait, Farwaniya, Kuwait.
Abstract:
Bariatric surgeries have been increasing with the rising numbers of obese patients. Roux-en-Y is one of the safest and effective bariatric procedures worldwide. Internal hernia is one of laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass complications. Its vague symptoms and late presentation may lead to adverse outcomes. Swirl sign in computed tomography scan has proven to be a particular and sensitive finding to detecting internal hernia in patients with an ambiguous presentation.
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