Gallbladder varices in a pediatric patient after roux-en-Y gastric bypass
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This case report documents a rare complication in a pediatric patient who developed portomesenteric and splenic vein thrombosis following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, leading to portal cavernoma and gallbladder varices. The case emphasizes the critical need for prophylactic anticoagulation protocols and comprehensive imaging surveillance in pediatric bariatric surgery patients.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Gallbladder varices in a pediatric patient after roux-en-Y gastric bypass. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2018-10-26. https://library.globalcastmd.com/article/574
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