Internal post-bariatric hernia due to hepatic adhesion: a case report
Bruno Mirandola Bulisani,
Murilo Rocha Rodrigues,
Luiz Guilherme Lisboa Gomes
et al.
Abstract:Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, a procedure proven effective for treating morbid obesity and metabolic disorders, carries the risk of complications such as the formation of internal hernias. These hernias are often difficult to diagnose and can be potentially fatal because they can cause structural obstruction. Most internal hernias occur in the jejunojejunostomy mesentery space, followed by Petersen's space hernias, although herniation at other locations can also occur. Our case report presents an example of a rare… Show more
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