Delayed Splenic Rupture Secondary to Chronic Staple Line Leak Following Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: A Case

Justin M Hsieh1, Gabriel Land1, Nariyoshi Miyata1

  • 1Department of Surgery, Mount Isa Hospital, Mount Isa, AUS.

Cureus
|February 10, 2025
PubMed
Summary

Delayed splenic rupture after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) can occur due to chronic gastric staple line leaks. Prompt diagnosis and multidisciplinary management are crucial for patient survival.