Endoclip closure of jejunal perforation after balloon dilatation

Obes Surg. 2007 Apr;17(4):540-3. doi: 10.1007/s11695-007-9093-3.

Abstract

Endoscopy is commonly used in patients undergoing Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGBP) for diagnosis and intervention. Stomal stricture at the gastrojejunostomy occurs in approximately 3% to 17% of patients after laparoscopic RYGBP. The incidence of iatrogenic perforation during stomal balloon dilatation is reported to be 3% to 12% among these patients. Surgery has typically been required for iatrogenic perforation. With the availability of the endoclip, endoscopists are able to manage iatrogenic perforation non-operatively. We report a patient who had jejunal perforation during balloon dilatation after RYBGP, who was successfully closed with endoclip applications and managed non-operatively.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Catheterization / adverse effects*
  • Constriction, Pathologic / etiology
  • Constriction, Pathologic / therapy
  • Gastric Bypass / adverse effects*
  • Gastroscopy*
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Perforation / etiology
  • Intestinal Perforation / surgery*
  • Jejunum / injuries*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Obesity, Morbid / surgery*
  • Surgical Instruments
  • Surgical Stomas