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Article: Bowel Obstruction after Open and Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery.(Clinical report)

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January 1, 2007
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Bowel Obstruction after Open and Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery

Abstract & Commentary

By Helen Sohn, MD, Assistant Professor of Surgery, Department of Surgery, USC. Dr. Sohn reports no financial relationship relevant to this field of study.

This article was peer reviewed by Peter Crookes, MD, FACS

Synopsis: An unanticipated high incidence of bowel obstruction was found after laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery. An open approach may be a reasonable option for management of recurrent episodes of bowel obstruction after laparoscopy.

Source: Capella RF, et al. Bowel obstruction after open and laparoscopic gastric bypass ...

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