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Gastrointestinal Obstruction in the Bypass Patient

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The objective of this chapter is to explore the various causes of gastrointestinal obstruction in the post-gastric bypass patient. Anatomic alterations following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery can result in bowel obstructions that pose both a diagnostic and therapeutic dilemma for surgeons. The risk of progression to bowel ischemia because of delayed treatment underscores the importance of properly identifying and treating bowel obstructions early in this patient population.

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    Ahmad Elnahas MD, MSc, FRCSC & Allan Okrainec MD, MHPE, FRCSC

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Elnahas, A., Okrainec, A. (2016). Gastrointestinal Obstruction in the Bypass Patient. In: Herron, D. (eds) Bariatric Surgery Complications and Emergencies. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-27114-9_12

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