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Gastro-clip gastroplasty: a very long-term complication
Craig G Chang1, David A Provost
1Minimally Invasive Surgery, Department of Surgery University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX 5390-9092, USA.
Obesity Surgery
|February 26, 2004
Summary
Gastro-clip gastroplasty, an uncommon bariatric surgery, was used in the 1980s. This case highlights a rare delayed complication of functional gastric outlet obstruction years after the procedure.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Bariatric Surgery
- Surgical Complications
Background:
- Gastro-clip gastroplasty was an alternative bariatric procedure in the mid-1980s.
- The device's rigidity led to complications like erosion into the stomach and chest.
- Many gastro-clip devices required removal due to these issues.
Observation:
- A patient presented with delayed complications years after a gastro-clip gastroplasty.
- The patient experienced a functional gastric outlet obstruction.
Findings:
- The case demonstrates a rare, late-onset complication associated with gastro-clip gastroplasty.
- Functional gastric outlet obstruction can occur years after this specific bariatric intervention.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of recognizing long-term complications of older bariatric devices.
- Suggests the need for vigilance in patients with a history of gastro-clip gastroplasty.
- Informs surgical practice regarding potential delayed adverse events from now-uncommon procedures.