Endoscopic management of gastrocutaneous fistula after bariatric surgery by using a fibrin sealant.
Τίτλος | Endoscopic management of gastrocutaneous fistula after bariatric surgery by using a fibrin sealant. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2004 |
Authors | Papavramidis, S. T., Eleftheriadis E. E., Papavramidis T. S., Kotzampassi K. E., & Gamvros O. G. |
Journal | Gastrointest Endosc |
Volume | 59 |
Issue | 2 |
Pagination | 296-300 |
Date Published | 2004 Feb |
ISSN | 0016-5107 |
Λέξεις κλειδιά | Adult, Cutaneous Fistula, Endoscopy, Fibrin Tissue Adhesive, Gastric Fistula, Gastroplasty, Humans, Obesity, Morbid, Postoperative Complications |
Abstract | BACKGROUND: Gastrocutaneous fistula is an uncommon and difficult to treat complication that occurs in 0.5% to 3.9% of patients who undergo gastric surgery. Sepsis usually follows, and, when it is not managed effectively, the associated mortality rate can be as high as 85%. A fibrin sealant was used to endoscopically manage gastrocutaneous fistulas that developed in 3 morbidly obese patients after bariatric surgery. |
Alternate Journal | Gastrointest. Endosc. |
PubMed ID | 14745411 |