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Bougie insertion: A common practice with underestimated dangers.

D Theodorou¹, G Doulami, A Larentzakis

¹First Department of Propaedeutic Surgery, University of Athens, Athens Medical School, Hippocration Hospital of Athens, Greece.

International Journal of Surgery Case Reports

|January 31, 2012

Summary

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Esophageal perforation is a rare but serious complication following bariatric surgery. This report highlights the risks associated with bougie insertion during these procedures and outlines management strategies.

Keywords:

Bariatric surgery Bougie Esophageal perforation

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Area of Science:

Bariatric Surgery
Gastrointestinal Surgery
Surgical Complications

Background:

Esophageal perforation is an infrequent complication after bariatric operations.
This study reports two cases of esophageal perforation following bariatric procedures.
It highlights the risks associated with common practices like esophageal tube insertion.

Purpose of the Study:

To report two cases of esophageal perforation after bariatric operations.
To indicate the dangers of esophageal tube insertion during bariatric surgery.
To describe the management of esophageal perforation.

Main Methods:

Two patients undergoing bariatric surgery (laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding) were studied.
Bougie insertion was used in both procedures, leading to esophageal perforation.
Management strategies for the complication were described.

Main Results:

Esophageal perforation occurred in two patients following bariatric surgery.
The perforations were associated with the use of a bougie during the procedures.
The study details the clinical course and management of these rare complications.

Conclusions:

Bougie insertion, particularly with inflation, is a common practice during bariatric surgery.
This invasive procedure carries inherent risks and is often performed by anesthesiologists.
Bougie insertion should be supervised by a surgical team or performed by a surgeon to mitigate risks.