J Obes. 2017; 2017: 4703236. |
Integrated Approaches for the Management of Staple Line Leaks following Sleeve Gastrectomy |
Endoscopic stenting after staple line leaks has been supported by many authors in recent years, even if this is not a widely accepted treatment. Stent migration is the main complication after the procedure and it has been reported in 20%–59% of cases among different series. In this experience, stents 20 cm long and 24 mm in diameter BETA™ Stents were chosen. In this way, in each case, a good adherence of the stent to the gastric wall. |
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| Male, 34 years, BMI 43 Kg/m2. Evidence of leak in radiological upper gastrointestinal series; confirmation of the leak with fluorescence endoscopy; endoscopic gastrooesophageal stenting. |