Internal Hernias after Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: Clues to a Challenging Diagnosis

Cecil G. Wood; Jeanne M. Horowitz; Linda C. Kelahan; Ezra N. Teitelbaum; Paul Nikolaidis; Chun Feng; Frank H. Miller

doi:10.1148/rg.240197

September 11, 2025Radiographics

Internal Hernias after Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: Clues to a Challenging Diagnosis

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Key Points

Internal hernias can cause severe complications such as bowel obstruction and necrosis, reinforcing the need for timely identification.
CT imaging is crucial for early detection of internal hernias in patients post Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, enabling swift intervention.
The serious nature of complications from internal hernias necessitates a high index of suspicion among healthcare providers.
The study highlights that prompt diagnosis of internal hernias can significantly impact patient outcomes in post-operative care.

Implication

Observational analysis identifies early diagnosis of internal hernias in Roux-en-Y patients, suggesting CT can reduce complications.

Abstract

Internal hernias in patients who have undergone Roux-en-Y gastric bypass can result in serious complications such as small bowel obstruction and bowel necrosis, and CT can facilitate early diagnosis.

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Wood et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Internal Hernias after Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: Clues to a Challenging Diagnosis

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Internal Hernias after Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: Clues to a Challenging Diagnosis

Key Points

Implication

Abstract

Discussion

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