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Omental Torsion after Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Mimicking Appendicitis: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Joint Authors
Descloux, Alexandre
Basilicata, Giacinto
Nocito, Antonio
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-2, 2 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-02-25
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
2
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGBP) is a common procedure in obesity surgery.
The aim of an antecolic approach is to reduce the rate of internal herniation.
Our aim is to make bariatric surgeons aware of another possible complication of antecolic LRYGBP.
Methods and Results.
We present a case report of omental torsion 24 months after antecolic LRYGBP presenting as an acute abdomen, suggesting appendicitis.
During diagnostic laparoscopy, omental infarction due to torsion was observed.
Resection of the avital omentum was performed.
Discussion.
Omental torsion after antecolic LRYGBP is a rare complication.
When appearing in the early postoperative phase, it may mimic an anastomotic leakage.
It may also occur as late complication, presenting with acute abdomen as an appendicitis.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Descloux, Alexandre& Basilicata, Giacinto& Nocito, Antonio. 2016. Omental Torsion after Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Mimicking Appendicitis: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Surgery،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-2.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1102862
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Descloux, Alexandre…[et al.]. Omental Torsion after Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Mimicking Appendicitis: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Surgery No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-2.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1102862
American Medical Association (AMA)
Descloux, Alexandre& Basilicata, Giacinto& Nocito, Antonio. Omental Torsion after Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Mimicking Appendicitis: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Surgery. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-2.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1102862
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1102862