Complications of a gastric bypass

Complications of a gastric bypass

Complications can be divided into early (< 30 days) and late. 

Early complications include mortality (0.3%), anastomotic leaks (2%), gastrointestinal bleeding (2%), pulmonary embolus (0.4%), and wound infection (3%). 

Late complications include anastomotic stenosis (5%), small bowel obstruction from internal hernias (3%), marginal ulceration (10%), cholelithiasis (10%), and vitamin and mineral deficiencies.

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