A rare cause of gastro-intestinal hemorrhage in a patient with a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass

Abstract

This case illustrates a rare cause of gastro-intestinal bleeding following bariatric surgery. Though it is essential to rule out common causes of variceal formation accompanied by intermittent, profuse bleeding, there should be a high degree of suspicion of this rare etiology in patients who have previously undergone alteration of their anatomy, especially Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB). The case emphasizes the need for a multidisciplinary medical-surgical team in evaluating and treating patients who present with complex intra-abdominal pathology.

Tratamiento conservador para hemorragia posterior a bypass gástrico reporte de caso

“…En la mayoría de los pacientes, el sangrado es autolimitado y se resuelve cuando se suspende la terapia de anticoagulación para prevenir la trombosis venosa profunda. Sin embargo, el sangrado a veces puede ser un problema, dando como resultado una morbilidad postoperatoria significativa e inclusive llevar a la muerte (22).…”