Abstract
Background
Marginal ulceration post Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) with associated bleeding, although infrequently encountered, can be challenging to treat. Flexible endoscopic therapy is preferred over surgery due to its minimally invasive nature. Bleeding ulcers have traditionally been treated endoscopically by injecting epinephrine, bipolar hemostasis, or clips. Here, we describe our treatment with endoscopic suturing for a massively bleeding marginal ulcer after RYGB.
Methods
A 56-year-old female 10 days post RYGB underwent her fourth endoscopy for investigation and management of hematemesis and was found to have a large bleeding anastomotic ulcer. A Rothnet was utilized to remove large blood clots which obstructed endoscopic visualization. Two marginal ulcers were noted, and these were successfully oversewn with endoscopic suturing. The multimedia video (7 min) demonstrates the management of massively bleeding marginal ulcer after RYGB by endoscopic suturing.
Results
Patient had no further bleeding and tolerated diet the subsequent day. She was discharged home with no further episodes of hematemesis, and follow-up at 6 weeks showed well-healed ulcer on endoscopy.
Conclusion
Endoscopic suturing of a bleeding marginal ulcer appears technically feasible and safe. It should be considered in the treatment algorithm prior to emergency surgery.
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Abbreviations
- RYGB:
-
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
- GJ:
-
gastrojejunal
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Mouen A. Khashab is a consultant for Boston Scientific and Olympus America and has received research support from Cook Medical.
Vivek Kumbhari is a consultant for Boston Scientific and Apollo Endosurgery.
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Barola, S., Magnuson, T., Schweitzer, M. et al. Endoscopic Suturing for Massively Bleeding Marginal Ulcer 10 days Post Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass. OBES SURG 27, 1394–1396 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11695-017-2621-x
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