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Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage after Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass

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Gastrointestinal hemorrhage is a potential perioperative complication after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. The surgeon performing laparoscopic gastric bypass should understand the need for early recognition and management of this complication, as it can be life-threatening. This paper discusses the incidence and clinical presentation of gastrointestinal hemorrhage, mechanisms for hemorrhage, management options, and possible methods of prevention.

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  1. Department of Surgery, University of California, Irvine Medical Center, Orange, CA, USA

    Ninh T Nguyen

  2. Department of Surgery, University of California, Irvine Medical Center, Orange, CA, USA

    Mario Longoria

  3. Department of Surgery, University of California, Irvine Medical Center, Orange, CA, USA

    Sara Chalifoux

  4. Department of Surgery, University of California, Irvine Medical Center, Orange, CA, USA

    Samuel E Wilson

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Nguyen, N.T., Longoria, M., Chalifoux, S. et al. Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage after Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass. OBES SURG 14, 1308–1312 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1381/0960892042583879

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