Chyloperitoneum secondary to internal herniation complicating omega-loop gastric bypass

Chyloperitoneum is a potential complication of omega-loop gastric bypass caused by internal herniation. Chronic compression of the mesentery leads to chylous extravasation that can mimic peritonitis.

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Published inJournal of visceral surgery Vol. 157; no. 1; pp. 73 - 74
Main Authors Santucci, N., Rat, P., Facy, O.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published France Elsevier Masson SAS 01.02.2020
Elsevier
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Chyloperitoneum
Internal herniation
Life Sciences
Omega-loop gastric bypass
Internal herniation
Omega-loop gastric bypass
Chyloperitoneum
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Summary:Chyloperitoneum is a potential complication of omega-loop gastric bypass caused by internal herniation. Chronic compression of the mesentery leads to chylous extravasation that can mimic peritonitis.
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ISSN:1878-7886
1878-7886
DOI:10.1016/j.jviscsurg.2019.08.001