Fistula Recurrence: A Clinical Reality after Successful Endoscopic Closure of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Fistulas

Fistula Recurrence: A Clinical Reality after Successful Endoscopic Closure of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Fistulas

Background and Aims: Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG)-related fistulas are important and potentially fatal complications. We aimed at determining the incidence, predictive factors, and management of recurrence of post-LSG fistulas. Methods: This is a retrospective cohort study of 12 consecutive...

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Main Authors: Patricia Sousa, Carlos Noronha Ferreira, João Coutinho, Fátima Carepa, Rosário Rosa, Andreia Barão, Carlos Marques Ferreira, José Girao, António Ruivo, Henrique Bicha Castelo, João Lopes, Amélia Almeida, Luís Carrilho Ribeiro, José Velosa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2018-09-01
Series:GE: Portuguese Journal of Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Fistula recurrence
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy
Fistula
Endoscopy
Online Access:https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/492637

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