title: Recurrent intussusception in a gastric bypass patient with incidental Meckel's diverticulum: A case report.
abstract: Most cases of intussusception in adults are secondary to a pathologic condition that serves as a lead point. Intussusception has been reported in the bariatric literature, typically due to intussusception of the jejunojejunostomy. However, other causes of intussusception should be considered, including a Meckel's diverticulum (MD). Simple diverticulectomy or segmental resection is the preferred treatment since the malignancy rate is low. We present an interesting case of a patient with past surgical history of open Roux-en-Y gastric bypass who presented with intussusception. Intraoperatively, an MD was encountered and treated with diverticulectomy. 4 months later, she re-presented with recurrent intussusception and was subsequently taken back to the operating room for revision of her jejunojejunostomy. The postoperative course was uncomplicated.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY 10065, USA.
authors.forename: Jonathan S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Abelson
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY 10065, USA.
authors.forename: Harma
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Turbendian
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY 10065, USA.
authors.forename: Alfons
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Pomp
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY 10065, USA.
authors.forename: Cheguevera
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Afaneh
keywords: Gastric bypass; Meckel's diverticulum; intussusception