Marginal Ulcers after Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: Etiology, Diagnosis, and Management

Marginal Ulcers after Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: Etiology, Diagnosis, and Management

Marginal ulcer (MU) is a potential complication following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB), with a mean prevalence of 4.6%. Early identification and prompt intervention are crucial to mitigating further complications. The pathophysiology of MU is complex and involves multiple factors, including smoki...

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Main Authors: Marita Salame, Noura Jawhar, Amanda Belluzzi, Mohammad Al-Kordi, Andrew C. Storm, Barham K. Abu Dayyeh, Omar M. Ghanem
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-06-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
marginal ulcer
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
bariatric surgery
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/13/4336

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