A231 Laparoscopic Repair of Chronic Gastro-cutaneous Fistula from the Excluded Stomach 19 years after Gastric Bypass

Gastrocutaneous fistula after gastric bypass is a rare complication. Causes include iatrogenic, traumatic or inflammatory etiologies. Pain and wound complications are debilitating. Multiple approaches exist including percutaneous, endoscopic, and surgical options. Endoscopic approaches involve clipping and fistula plugs and stenting to seal and exclude the fistula.

Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - September 30, 2019 Category: Surgery Authors: Anirudha goparaju, Patricia Cherasard, Venkata Kella, Jun Levine, Collin Brathwaite Source Type: research