Gastrobronchial fistula: A rare complication of sleeve gastrectomy

M Tabbara; C Polliand; C Barrat

doi:10.1016/j.jviscsurg.2015.06.001

Gastrobronchial fistula: A rare complication of sleeve gastrectomy

J Visc Surg. 2015 Dec;152(6):395-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jviscsurg.2015.06.001. Epub 2015 Jul 23.

Authors

M Tabbara¹, C Polliand², C Barrat²

Affiliations

¹ Service de chirurgie digestive et métabolique, hôpital Jean-Verdier, avenue du 14-Juillet, 93140 Bondy, France. Electronic address: [email protected].
² Service de chirurgie digestive et métabolique, hôpital Jean-Verdier, avenue du 14-Juillet, 93140 Bondy, France.

PMID: 26211571
DOI: 10.1016/j.jviscsurg.2015.06.001

Abstract

Gastrobronchial fistula is a rare complication of sleeve gastrectomy. In this case presentation, the diagnosis of gastrobronchial fistula was made by endoscopic contrast injection into the fistulous tract.

Keywords: Gastro-bronchial fistula; Sleeve gastrectomy; Total gastrectomy.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Body Mass Index
Bronchial Fistula / diagnosis*
Bronchial Fistula / etiology*
Bronchoscopy
Contrast Media / administration & dosage
Female
Gastric Fistula / diagnosis*
Gastric Fistula / etiology*
Gastroplasty / adverse effects*
Gastroscopy
Humans
Middle Aged
Obesity, Morbid / surgery
Treatment Outcome

Substances

Contrast Media