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Journal Review in Bariatric Surgery: Mesenteric Defect Closure and Internal Hernia Evaluation/Management
To close or not to close - that is the question! Internal hernias following bariatric surgery can be a vexing source of delayed postoperative morbidity. Join Drs. Matthew Martin, Kunoor Jain-Spangler, Adrian Dan, and Vincent Cheng for this EXCELLENT Journal Review in Bariatric Surgery.
Article #1: Stenberg 2023 - Long-term Safety and Efficacy of Closure of Mesenteric Defects in Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Two mesenteric defects are created during Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RNYGB)
Petersen’s Defect
Jejuno-jejunostomy mesenteric defect
Consensus does not exist regarding the standard of…
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