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ArticleInternational journal of surgery case reports2023

Post-laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy with splenic abscess: Case report.

Ahmed Alzahrani, Maha M Islami, Esam Batayyah

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Ahmed AlzahraniDepartment of General Surgery, King Fahd General Hospital, Jeddah 23325, Saudi Arabia. Electronic address: aalzahrani428@moh.gov.sa.
Maha M IslamiDepartment of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia. Electronic address: mislami@kau.edu.sa.
Esam BatayyahDepartment of General Surgery, Alnoor Specialist Hospital, Makkah 24241, Saudi Arabia. Electronic address: eomar-batayyah@moh.gov.sa.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introduction and importanceOne of the complications of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is a splenic abscess, considered a rare complication. As it is rare, it is a challenge to diagnose. CASE PRESENTATION: In this case, a 62-year-old male patient who underwent LSG returned after three weeks with abdominal pain and fever. CLINICAL DISCUSSION: leak, Infection, spleen infarction These seemed like common complications, such as leaking from the stapler line, but the CT findings indicated a splenic abscess. The primary explanation for such an abscess is unclear in our case as the other reported cases were with the hypothesis of the late leak. A different treatment approach, laparoscopic exploration with incision and drainage, is the preferred option for this patient.

conclusionrare complications can be a challenge and how to manage them can be different from the standard to help the patient.

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Bariatric surgery complicationsCase reportLaparoscopic sleeve gastrectomyPost-laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomySleeve gastrectomy complicationsSplenic abscess

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PMID37028181
PMCPMC10112174

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