How common is bowel obstruction after duodenal switch

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Hi, I have been recommended to do the duodenal switch surgery by my doctor . One of the complications in the future that I am most worried about is a bowl obstruction. How common is this post duodenal switch surgery and is this something I could avoid?

Jorge Maytorena, MD · Answer

To avoid or try to reduce the risk of intestinal obstruction we have to make a series of closures of some spaces that are generated when making the unions between the intestinal that are called mesenteric defects, we must close them with stitches and in this way we reduce the complication of intestinal obstruction by up to 50%

Walfre Edwin Guerrero Burgueno, MD · Answer

Hello! How are you?
Although it is true that duodenal switch and the gastric bypass too have a risk of intestinal obstruction, surgical techniques are currently being performed to minimize complications. 
It is important to know your medical history, and accordingly make the best decision regarding choosing the most appropriate bariatric surgery.
The duodenal switch is a good surgery, with very good results, but since it is complex, the risks are higher than other surgeries.

Edgar Serrano, MD · Answer

The incidence of bowel obstruction after DS has been reported to range from 0.4 % , making it a relatively rare but potentially serious complication. Studies have shown that bowel obstruction is more common in the early postoperative period, with the majority of cases occurring within the first three months.

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