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Management Strategies for Internal Hernia after Gastric Bypass

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Background

Internal hernia after gastric bypass is common, occurring with an incidence approaching 10% in some series. Operative management of internal hernia after gastric bypass presents significant conceptual and technical challenges.

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This manuscript reviews management of internal hernia after gastric bypass with a focus on operative strategy.

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Many thanks to Lynn Kitagawa for illustrations.

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  1. Department of Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, L223A, Portland, OR, 97239-3098, USA

    Robert W. O’Rourke

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Correspondence to Robert W. O’Rourke.

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Dr. O'Rourke is supported by an American Surgical Association Foundation Fellowship Award and National Institutes of Health Grant K08DK074397.

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O’Rourke, R.W. Management Strategies for Internal Hernia after Gastric Bypass. J Gastrointest Surg 15, 1049–1054 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11605-010-1401-x

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