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Gastric Bypass Error In recent years, the obesity rate in the United States has climbed up to over 20 percent. This coupled with the recent medical advances in weight loss treatment has led to a huge increase in the popularity of bariatric surgical procedures. Of these procedures, gastric bypass surgery is by far the most common. An estimated 140,000 procedures were performed in 2005 alone. The relative newness of the procedure coupled with its inherent difficulties makes gastric bypass surgery one of the most dangerous surgical procedures currently performed. Sadly, gastric bypass errors are not uncommon and often arise as a result of medical negligence. Gastric Bypass Errors and Complications The increase in popularity of gastric bypass surgery came with a corresponding rise in gastric bypass errors and injuries. Approximately two percent of gastric bypass surgeries result in death within thirty days , according to a study conducted by the American Medical Association. The study went on to show that almost five percent die within a year . In addition to death, a gastric bypass error can cause numerous other problems and complications, including: Infections Bleeding Internal leaking Abscess Hernia

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