Cherry Fruit-Stem Stapled into J-J anastomoses during Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: A Case Report of a Rare Complication

Abstract

Cherry Fruit-Stem Stapled into J-J anastomoses during Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: A Case Report of a Rare Complication. Journal of Surgery and Research 5 (2022): 194-201. Abstract gastrointestinal bleeding, internal herniation, and marginal ulceration. No prior literature discusses intermittent obstructive symptoms secondary to a foreign body anchored by the anastomotic staples. Furthermore, there are currently no universal dietary guidelines for patients in the immediate pre-operative period with regard to avoiding certain foods that could get stapled during the anastomotic construction. Conclusion There are two main take-away lessons from this case. First, this case denotes an unusual complication following RYGB surgery requiring surgical intervention in which the stem of a cherry fruit was stapled into the JJ anastomosis causing obstruction-related intermittent abdominal pain. Second, there is a need for standardized guidelines to outline foods to avoid, such as cherries with a stem, leading up to the procedure.