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Late Complication of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is gaining popularity for the treatment of morbid obesity. It is a simple, low-cost procedure resulting in significant weight loss within a short period of time. LSG is a safe procedure with a low complication rate. The complications encountered nevertheless can result in morbidity and even mortality. The most significant complications are staple-line bleeding, stricture, and staple-line leak. The purpose of this paper is to present a patient who suffered from a staple-line leak presenting 16 months after LSG. Review of the current literature regarding this complication as well as outline of a strategy for the management of post-LSG gastric leaks is suggested.

Source: Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine

DOI: 10.1155/2013/136153

Authors: Anthony Dakwar, Ahmad Assalia, Iyad Khamaysi, Yoram Kluger, Ahmad Mahajna

Institutions: Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, Rambam Health Care Campus

Language: English

Topic: Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $790