Movahhed GK, Dalili A, Zandbaf T, Rezapanah A, Jangjoo A, Seyfari B. A rare presentation of gastro-pleural fistula after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, simultaneous fistula of gastric pouch, and remnant to the pleural space.
Clin Case Rep 2023;
11:e8317. [PMID:
38107082 PMCID:
PMC10724080 DOI:
10.1002/ccr3.8317]
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Abstract
Key Clinical Message
Although gastro-pleural fistulas after bariatric surgeries are rare, they are life-threatening complications that should be suspected in patients who present with gastrointestinal or respiratory symptoms after bariatric surgery.
Abstract
Previous studies showed an incidence rate of 0.2%-0.37% for gastro-pleural fistulas after bariatric surgery. We report a 56-year-old female with a rare presentation of gastro-pleural fistula after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, simultaneous fistula of the gastric pouch, and remnant to the pleural space.
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