Advanced management of postoperative hemorrhage following gastric bypass surgery through super-selective celiac artery coil embolization
A 36-year-old male presented with dizziness and melena 5 years post laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB). Initial treatments with proton pump inhibitors and blood transfusions was followed by esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) and CT angiography, identifying an active arterial bleed at the gastrojejunal anastomosis. Super-selective celiac artery coil embolization successfully controlled the bleeding. This case highlights the importance of considering late-onset gastrointestinal bleeding as a potential complication post-LRYGB. Early diagnosis and intervention, including advanced radiological techniques, are crucial for successful management and optimal patient outcomes.
Authors
- Laveeza Fatima (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4152-8202)
- Umair Razaque Arain
- Ahmed Khan
- Nimra Razaque Arain
Institutions
- Allama Iqbal Medical College (PK)
- James Paget University Hospital (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Radiology Case Reports
- Published
- 2024-08-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radcr.2024.07.195
- Primary Topic
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding Diagnosis and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00