Tuberculosis after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass for morbid obesity

Khiria, Lakshman S.; Narwaria, Mahendra

doi:10.1016/j.soard.2010.05.022

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“…Apart from these conventional complications, RYGB predisposes these patients to tuberculosis (TB), which can be pulmonary or extrapulmonary [ 1 , 2 ]. The risk of TB in gastric bypass patients is higher than that in the general population [ 3 ]. The exact incidence of TB in RYGB is unknown and very few cases have been reported so far.…”

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Pulmonary Tuberculosis After Gastric Bypass: A Very Rare Complication

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Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is the most commonly performed bariatric surgical procedure with successful outcomes. RYGB has multiple positive outcomes, including sustained weight reduction, resolution of co-morbidities and improvement in the overall health. RYGB has many complications like any other surgery, but the development of tuberculosis (TB) either pulmonary or extra-pulmonary secondary to RYGB is very rare. We present a 32-year-old female with the history of a successful RYGB three years ago, who presented with signs and symptoms of possible TB which was later confirmed with sputum acid-fast bacilli and sputum culture. She was treated with anti-tuberculosis treatment (ATT) drugs for six months with complete resolution of her symptoms. We recommend raising awareness in the health care professionals about this rare complication of RYGB in the need of time.

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