Magnesium deficiency in a pregnancy six years after jejunoileal bypass

The following case report reviews the obstetrical course of a patient who had undergone a jejunoileal bypass six years prior to her pregnancy. Documentation of hypomagnesemia and parenteral treatment of this condition are reported along with the successful outcome. Bypass procedures may result in biochemical aberrations which affect pregnancy outcome. The implications of such surgery is reviewed as well as its current status.