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A paradoxical internal hernia at Brolin's anti-obstruction stitch following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: a case report
Krishna Patel1, Vinnie Serapiglia1, Anthony N Rizzo1
1Department of General Surgery, OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, OH 43214, USA.
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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