Cervical esophageal perforation caused by the use of bougie during laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: a case report and review of the literature
Abstract Background Obesity is considered a chronic disease with an increasing prevalence worldwide during the last decades. Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy is the most commonly performed bariatric procedure, due to its relative safety and long-term efficacy. The use of bougie to ensure correct size...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-01-01
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| Series: | BMC Surgery |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-020-0679-1 |