Document Type
Article
Publication Title
Journal of surgical case reports
Abstract
Internal hernias are a rare but morbid complication following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery. The incorporation of Brolin's anti-obstruction stitch has historically demonstrated a significant reduction in the incidence of internal hernias following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. We present an ironic and unique case of a patient with small bowel herniation into a defect between Brolin's stitch and the stapled closed common enterotomy of the jejunojejunostomy and technical considerations to decrease internal hernias at this site in the future.
First Page
554
Last Page
554
DOI
10.1093/jscr/rjad554
Publication Date
10-1-2023
Recommended Citation
Patel K, Serapiglia V, Rizzo AN, Varre J, Sonnanstine T. A paradoxical internal hernia at Brolin's anti-obstruction stitch following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: a case report. J Surg Case Rep. 2023 Oct 18;2023(10):rjad554. doi: 10.1093/jscr/rjad554. PMID: 37867920; PMCID: PMC10587004.