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Digestive Complications - Gastric Bypass
Complications Associated with Gastric Bypass for Esophagus Disorders
As with any procedure, it's possible for complications to happen. However, our experts take extra precautions before, during and after your procedure to help you avoid complications.
Possible complications associated with gastric bypass for esophagus disorders include:
- Malabsorption
- Anemia
- Metabolic bone disease and osteoporosis
- Tightening (stricture) of the opening between your stomach and intestine
- Pushing food from your stomach to your small bowel too quickly (dumping syndrome)
- Stomach contents leaking through a hole in the connection between your stomach and intestines
- Infection in your abdomen (peritonitis)