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A case of non-contiguous gastric and esophageal iatrogenic perforations managed by self-expanding metal stent placement

Authors :
Narendra Singh Choudhary
Rajesh Puri
Randhir Sud
Source :
Journal of Digestive Endoscopy, Vol 05, Iss 02, Pp 078-079 (2014)
Publication Year :
2014
Publisher :
Thieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Pvt. Ltd., 2014.

Abstract

We describe a case of iatrogenic gastric perforation after sleeve gastrectomy procedure as bariatric surgery. Initially, a covered self-expanding metal stent placement (SEMS) was attempted outside, but it resulted in second iatrogenic perforation at lower esophagus. He improved gradually with drainage, antibiotics, and SEMS placement.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09765042 and 09765050
Volume :
05
Issue :
02
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Journal of Digestive Endoscopy
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.99939edceba64d339360de768f8a3a0c
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/0976-5042.144834