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  • Bariatric surgery, which helps people lose weight, is becoming more common, but some types are risky and not often done in western countries anymore.
  • A 45-year-old woman had a serious problem after her surgery, where part of her intestines got twisted, causing a blockage.
  • The doctors were able to fix the blockage using a special surgery technique, and they stressed that quick imaging scans are important for finding and treating these issues.

Article Abstract

Introduction: Bariatric surgery is on the increase throughout the world. Jejunoileal bypass bariatric procedures have fallen out of favor in western surgical centers due to the high rate of associated complications. They are, however, performed routinely in other centers and as a consequence of health tourism, management of complications related to these procedures may still be encountered.

Case Presentation: We describe a rare case of small bowel obstruction in a 45-year-old British Caucasian woman, secondary to a volvulus of the jejunoileal anastomosis following bariatric bypass surgery. The pre-operative diagnosis was confirmed by radiology. We describe a successful surgical technique for this rare complication.

Conclusions: Bariatric surgery may be complicated by bowel obstruction. Early imaging is vital for diagnosis and effective management. The use of our surgical technique provides a simple and effective approach for the successful management of this bariatric complication.

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