Nausea and Vomiting
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Nausea and Vomiting. History. 61 y o female with recent onset of nausea and vomiting Roux-en-y gastric bypass 2 months ago due to an iatrogenic gastric perforation History of gastric antral vascular ectasia (GAVE) syndrome. GAVE syndrome Watermelon Stomach. Flat mucosal vascular anomalies - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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61 y o female with recent onset of nausea and vomiting
Roux-en-y gastric bypass 2 months ago due to an iatrogenic gastric perforation
History of gastric antral vascular ectasia (GAVE) syndrome
Angioectatic stripes
•Flat mucosal vascular anomalies
•Cause slow blood loss
•Usually responsive to ablative therapy
Jejunum
Duodenum
1. No esophageal stricture or dilatation
2. Mild esophageal dysmotility
3. Narrowing at the gastro-jejunal (GJ) junction
4. Delayed emptying of the gastric pouch
Motility disorder in the Roux limb due to the rearrangement of the small bowel
Symptoms:Postprandial abdominal painNauseaBloating
Treatment:HydrationMedications: Antiemetics and prokinetic agents
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