Open AccessChylous Ascites Associated with Internal Hernia Post-Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: A Case Report
Author(s) -
Ahmad Almulla,
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Mohammad Saleh,
Mohammad Zanki,
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Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
obesity research
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.