Endoscopic esophageal self-expanding stent implantation WallFlex™ (boston scientific) in the management of a gastrocutaneous fistula, as a complication of sleeve bariatric gastrectomy

Journal Title: Polish Journal of Surgery - Year 2015, Vol 87, Issue 6

Abstract

The study presented a case of a gastrocutaneous fistula, as a result of bariatric sleeve gastrectomy. The discussion considered the main pathogenesis, etiology, diagnostics and endoscopic treatment using the implantation of covered esophageal stents. Special attention was placed upon the multifactorial origin of this life-threatening clinical condition, typical for bariatric surgery.

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Dariusz Janczak, Wiktor Pawłowski, Agnieszka Ziomek, Tadeusz Dorobisz, Dawid Janczak, Werner Janus, Mariusz Chabowski

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  • EP ID EP74498
  • DOI 10.1515/pjs-2015-0062
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Dariusz Janczak, Wiktor Pawłowski, Agnieszka Ziomek, Tadeusz Dorobisz, Dawid Janczak, Werner Janus, Mariusz Chabowski (2015). Endoscopic esophageal self-expanding stent implantation WallFlex™ (boston scientific) in the management of a gastrocutaneous fistula, as a complication of sleeve bariatric gastrectomy. Polish Journal of Surgery, 87(6), 320-323. https://www.europub.co.uk/articles/-A-74498