Female | 33
How to treat recurrent intussusception in Roux-en-Y?
Treatment of recurrent intussusception in the roux of a roux-en-Y in a 33 years old female, 2.5 years after gastric bypass, causing severe abdominal pain and melena.
Surgical Gastroenterologist
Answered on 19th Apr '24
One section of the intestine can slide inside another part, similar to a closing telescope. Severe pain and bleeding from bowel movement happens with this condition. It rarely happens in grown-ups, except after weight-loss surgery. Timely medical help from a gastroenterologist can prevent major complications happening from delaying treatment.
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