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Chyloperitoneum secondary to internal herniation complicating omega-loop gastric bypass.

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Chyloperitoneum is a potential complication of omega-loop gastric bypass caused by internal herniation. Chronic compression of the mesentery leads to chylous extravasation that can mimic peritonitis. Click to show full abstract

Chyloperitoneum is a potential complication of omega-loop gastric bypass caused by internal herniation. Chronic compression of the mesentery leads to chylous extravasation that can mimic peritonitis.

Keywords: gastric bypass; omega loop; chyloperitoneum; loop gastric; internal herniation

Journal Title: Journal of visceral surgery
Year Published: 2019

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