[Jejunoileal bypass].

Obesity is a condition which can be found very frequently today, both in developed and 3rd world countries. The incidence of obesity in adult population of Romania is about 35%, and most of these patients are females. We'll present the case of a 54 years old woman with BMI = 57 kg/m2, who was hospitalized for the treatment of a postoperative eventration after an umbilical hernia. Her nocturnal breathing troubles, knee pains and walking difficulties made us consider the idea of a digestive by-pass. The surgical intervention consisted of jejunoileal by-pass, abdominoplasty and dermolipectomy with bipolar drainage. Many complications occurred in the postoperative period (renal failure due to severe diarrhea). The weight loss after 18 months was 37%, which means 66% of the weight surplus (similar results can be found in professional statistics--around 70%). After 18 mounts her weight is 95 kg and she allowed to consume any food. 18 mounts after the operation, the number of stools decreased to normal (1-2 per day). In conclusion the morbid obesity can and must be treated surgically. Jejunoileal by-pass is a highly effective procedure, but surgeons must be aware of the pact that severe complications which may occur anytime and must be treated immediately. After this kind of operation, weight stabilization can be achieved within 2 years, no diet being necessary as an additional treatment.