Esophago-Pleural Fistula Complicating a Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band

We present a case of an esophago-pleural fistula complicating a longstanding laparoscopic adjustable gastric band in a woman presenting with persistent empyema. Palliative esophageal stenting was successfully performed, and the patient was discharged home on hospice care per her family ’s wishes.Case Rep Gastroenterol 2022;16:607 –611
Source: Case Reports in Gastroenterology - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research