2015
DOI: 10.1590/s0102-67202015000200014
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Abstract: IntroductionGastric bypass is today the most frequently performed bariatric procedure, but, despite of it, several complications can occur with varied morbimortality. Probably all bariatric surgeons know these complications, but, as bariatric surgery continues to spread, general surgeon must be familiarized to it and its management. Gastric bypass complications can be divided into two groups: early and late complications, taking into account the two weeks period after the surgery. This paper will focus the lat… Show more

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“…None of the seven patients that underwent this procedure suffered from a complication. Yet, one patient suffered from an ulcerative stenosis at the gastroenterostomy after limb length alteration, which is a frequently reported complication in literature [17].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…None of the seven patients that underwent this procedure suffered from a complication. Yet, one patient suffered from an ulcerative stenosis at the gastroenterostomy after limb length alteration, which is a frequently reported complication in literature [17].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In the context of revisional surgery it is important that the patient is exposed to the risks of major complications [13], as well as that the patients' weight loss may not be sustainable in the long term. Surgery does not resolve the lifestyle and/or behavioral problems that may have contributed to non-response in the rst place [11,[21][22][23].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Early anastomotic strictures (within 3 months after the operation) are usually secondary to postoperative edema, while late strictures (more than 3 months after the operation) are related to fibrotic scarring (12). Anastomotic stricture can be treated with fluoroscopy or endoscopy-guided balloon dilatation, covered stent placement, or surgical revision (131819).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Early anastomotic strictures are usually secondary to edema, whereas late strictures are related with fibrotic scarring (12). Balloon dilatation is regarded as a safe and effective initial treatment for benign strictures (34).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%