Lymphatic Obstruction Related to Small Bowel Obstruction With Chylous Ascites in Prior Roux En Y Gastric Bypass Patient Case Report

Chylous ascites from small bowel obstructions is a very rare finding with only a handful of case reports previously published. This case report of a patient with chylous ascites related to an obstruction from Petersen’s hernia supports the trend from existing reports. Prior studies have linked chylous ascites to closed‐loop obstructions, such as small bowel volvulus or internal hernia, even when the bowel is viable and does not require resection.