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Complications of Bariatric Surgery

Picture of Vincent Mellnick, MD Vincent Mellnick, MD : April 21, 2026

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0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

Cost: Free

Expires: 12/31/2027

Course Overview

Presented by Vincent Mellnick, MD at Practical Radiology 2025. This talk will focus complications following the most common bariatric surgeries in my practice: Gastric sleeve, gastric band, and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. The commonly encountered complications include perforation, hemorrhage, and obstruction. Knowledge of the surgical techniques and complications in both the perioperative period and long-term is crucial for radiologists.

Learning Objectives

1. Utilize CT, and as needed, fluoroscopy to identify and characterize complications of bariatric surgery
2. Understand surgical technique for gastric bypass, gastric banding, and gastric sleeve procedures
3. Help guide management by correcting characterizing post-operative bleeding, obstruction, and perforation.

For New Users

If you haven't accessed the vRad Radiology Education platform before, you will be prompted to complete a one-time registration process which allows you to access this course, and all other free CME courses vRad offers.

Audience and Claiming Credit

This course has been designed for radiologists. A certificate awarding credit will be issued to participants who have reviewed the entire presentation and correctly answered the post-test question.

Accreditation Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Minnesota Medical Association and vRad Radiology Education. The Minnesota Medical Association (MMA) is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Minnesota Medical Association designated this online course review for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.