Open AccessChylous Ascites Associated with Internal Hernia Post-Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: A Case Report
Author(s) -
Ahmad Almulla,
Mohammad Saleh,
Mohammad Zanki
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
obesity research - open journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2377-8385
DOI - 10.17140/oroj-8-146
Subject(s) - chylous ascites , internal hernia , medicine , roux en y anastomosis , ascites , gastric bypass , hernia , general surgery , gastroenterology , surgery , weight loss , obesity
Chyloperitoneum is a rare intra-abdominal finding in internal hernia, only a few cases reports mentioned in the literature. It presents around 0.001-0.005% of hospital admissions. The presence of chylous ascites and swirl sign in a patient is a good indication of internal hernia and the bowel’s validity.
Accelerating Research
Robert Robinson Avenue,
Oxford Science Park, Oxford
OX4 4GP, United Kingdom
Address
John Eccles HouseRobert Robinson Avenue,
Oxford Science Park, Oxford
OX4 4GP, United Kingdom