Obstetrics and gynecology
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Obstetrics and gynecology · May 2005
Case ReportsPregnancy after gastric bypass surgery and internal hernia formation.
Gastric bypass is a surgical procedure that is increasingly performed in the United States to treat morbid obesity. Because of the changes associated with pregnancy, women with a history of gastric bypass surgery may be at an increased risk of gastrointestinal complications during the antepartum period, as demonstrated by these cases. ⋯ As obstetricians, we should be aware of the potential for internal hernias in pregnant patients who have undergone bariatric surgery.