[Restoration of alimentary tract continuity due to of fever of unknown origin after surgical treatment of extreme obesity with partial intestinal bypass].

A case is presented of a female patient in whom after the operation of partial small intestinal bypass 45 + 15 + PV for extreme obesity, extreme emaciation developed caused by episodes of hectic fever of not completely explained aetiology, refractory to conservative treatment. Complete permanent regression of symptoms and signs was achieved after restoration of physiological continuity of the alimentary tract.