SynthesisObesity surgery2021
Gastric Fistula in the Chest After Sleeve Gastrectomy: a Systematic Review of Diagnostic and Treatment Options.
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14 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 17 citations in OpenAlex.
- Gastrocolic Fistula Due to Staple Line Leak Following Metabolic Bariatric Surgery: A Systematic Review.Obesity surgery · 2025Pooled it
- Closure of Gastrocutaneous Fistula Following Bariatric Surgery: a Systematic Review.Obesity surgery · 2023Pooled it
- Critical hypercapnia during laparoscopic repair of gastro-pulmonary fistula: Insights from a complex case.Indian journal of anaesthesia · 2026Article
- Successful treatment of gastrobronchial fistula following laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: A case report and review of literature.World journal of gastrointestinal surgery · 2026Article
- Letter to the Editor Regarding "Combined Laparoscopic and Thoracoscopic Management of Gastrobronchial Fistula Developed Early After Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: A Video Presentation".Obesity surgery · 2025Article
- Combined Laparoscopic and Thoracoscopic Management of Gastrobronchial Fistula Developed Early After Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: A Video Presentation.Obesity surgery · 2025Article
- Endoscopic Treatment of Anastomotic Leakage in the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract.Visceral medicine · 2025Review
- Case Report: Gastro-bronchial fistula complicating a sleeve gastrectomy: from a glimmer of hope to a plight.F1000Research · 2025Article
- Global collaborative research in metabolic and bariatric surgery (GCRMBS): current status and directions for the future.BMC surgery · 2024Review
- A rare presentation of gastro-pleural fistula after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, simultaneous fistula of gastric pouch, and remnant to the pleural space.Clinical case reports · 2023Article
- Endoscopic stent placement for the management of gastro-pleural and gastro-cutaneous fistula post laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: a case report.Journal of medical case reports · 2023Article
- Resection of Gastric Fistula and Conversion to RYGB for Gastro Pleural Fistula After Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy-a Video Report.Obesity surgery · 2023Article
- Surgical Repair of a Traumatic Gastrobronchial Fistula.The American journal of case reports · 2022Article
- Role of Endoscopic Internal Drainage in Treating Gastro-Bronchial and Gastro-Colic Fistula After Sleeve Gastrectomy.Obesity surgery · 2022Article
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8 authors at 7 institutions in 4 countries.
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Abstract
This study aimed to establish the optimal diagnostic and treatment algorithm for the management of gastric fistula in the chest (GFIC) after sleeve gastrectomy (SG) through a systematic review of published cases. A multi-database search was performed, which produced 1182 results, of which 26 studies were included in this systematic review. The initial presentation included subphrenic collections, leaks, or (recurrent) pneumonia with associated symptoms such as persistent cough, fever, and/or dyspnea. Computed tomography (CT) scan in combination with either upper gastrointestinal (UGI) series or an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) was used to adequately diagnose the fistulas. Initial treatment was either with clips and/or clips and stents that were placed endoscopically. When unsuccessful in the majority of the cases, the surgical treatment consisted of total gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y esophagojejunostomy in a laparoscopic or open fashion.
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