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Gastro-gastric Fistula: Late Complication After Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
Javier Chinelli1, Graciela Hernández2, Gustavo Rodríguez2
1Corporación Médica de Canelones (COMECA), 1472, Mercedes St, Montevideo, PC 11200, Uruguay. jchinelli01@gmail.com.
Introduction:
Gastro-gastric fistula is a rare complication after divided Roux-en-Y gastric by-pass.
Video Content:
52-year-old male with a BMI over 49 who underwent divided Roux-en-Y gastric by-pass presented with weight regain 2 years later and a type 2 gastro-gastric fistula. Laparoscopic revision, excision of the fistula with re-do of gastrojejunal anastomosis and remnant gastrectomy, was performed CONCLUSION: Laparoscopic resolution is a technical challenge in this case due to the local inflammatory environment.
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