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