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Iatrogenic diaphragmatic hernia following metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) is extremely rare but potentially fatal. Its recognition is often delayed due to vague clinical presentations.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Purpose<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>We report a case of strangulated diaphragmatic hernia after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) and gastro-gastric fistula dismantling, highlighting diagnostic and surgical pitfalls, and lessons for bariatric surgeons.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>We describe the presentation, diagnostic work-up, and surgical management of a diaphragmatic hernia after RYGB.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The patient had a smooth postoperative recovery but then developed pleural effusion requiring tapping. She had recovered fully with normal follow-up clinically and radiologically.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This case highlights the importance of attention to such rare but life-threatening consequences after MBS. Precise use of energy devices intraoperatively, especially in revisional cases, is mandatory. 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