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ea0053cd2.3 | Case Discussions: complex clinical cases 2.0 | OU2018

Surgical revision of candy cane after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB)

Kamocka Anna , McGlone Emma Rose , Pevida Belen Perez , Purkayastha Sanjay , Moorthy Krishna , Hakky Sherif , Chahal Harvinder , Tsironis Christos , Miras Alexander , Tan Tricia , Ahmed Ahmed

Introduction: An excessively long blind-end of the alimentary limb following RYGB, known as a candy cane (CC), may cause symptoms such as pain, gastrointestinal symptoms and weight regain. Very few studies have examined the efficacy of surgical resection of the CC. We aimed to assess symptom resolution following CC surgery.Methods: Single centre observational study of 28 CC revisions from 2010 to 2017 (mean age 45±8, female preponderance...

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ea0034p276 | Obesity, diabetes, metabolism and cardiovascular | SFEBES2014

A pathway to investigate and manage patients complaining of symptoms suggestive of hypoglycaemia post Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery

Tharakan George , Chahal Harvinder , Miras Alex , Behary Preeshila , Purkayastha Sanjay , Hakky Sherif , Boyle Jo , Bovril-Taylor Candace , Julnaite Asta , Allen Sarah , Cousins Jonathan , Moorthy Krishna , Ahmed Ahmed , Tan Tricia

Bariatric surgery for obesity remains the most effective method to achieve weight loss and improvements in mortality. However, as the number of procedures increases to match the rising burden of obesity, unusual metabolic complications are now coming to the fore. One example of this is postprandial hypoglycaemia (PPH). The incidence of PPH has been reported as <1% although this problem is underreported. A correct diagnosis is essential as the condition can be extremely dis...

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Surgical revision of candy cane after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB)

A pathway to investigate and manage patients complaining of symptoms suggestive of hypoglycaemia post Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery

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