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Candy cane syndrome (CCS) is a rare post-gastric surgery complication. Early diagnosis via symptoms, endoscopy, and GI series is key, with endoscopic management offering effective, complication-free treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Bariatric Surgery

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  • Candy cane syndrome (CCS) is an underrecognized complication following gastrectomy or gastric bypass.
  • Its prevalence is expected to increase due to the rising obesity epidemic and bariatric surgery rates.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and synthesize current knowledge on Candy cane syndrome (CCS).

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature search was performed using PubMed and Google Scholar (May 2007-March 2023).
  • Bibliographies of retrieved articles were manually searched for additional relevant studies.

Main Results:

  • Twenty-one articles involving 135 patients were analyzed.
  • Common symptoms include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and reflux.
  • Surgical resection of the blind limb achieved 73%-100% symptom resolution, while endoscopic approaches reported 100% success with no complications.

Conclusions:

  • CCS is underrecognized, but its incidence is likely to rise.
  • Prevention strategies include avoiding elongated blind loops or constructing a jejunal pouch.
  • Endoscopic management is effective and safe, warranting further investigation.