Retrograde intussusception as a complication of Roux-en-Y anastomosis.
We report a case of a serious complication of a Roux-en-Y reconstruction in which an antiperistaltic jejunojejunal intussusception created a strangulating intestinal obstruction. It is suggested that this complication may be an extreme form of the so-called Roux-en-Y stasis syndrome.
Gerst
P H
PH
Department of Surgery, Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center, NY 10456.
Iyer
S
S
Murthy
R M
RM
Albu
E
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D000713:Anastomosis, Roux-en-Y / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004381:Duodenal Ulcer / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007443:Intussusception / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D007579:Jejunal Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012008:Recurrence