Suture line ulceration: a complication of gastric partitioning.
Gastric partition with formation of a proximal pouch by staples and reinforced sutures is a well-accepted operation for obesity. Experience at this institution has included 2 cases of ulcers occurring at the partition line, a complication not well-described previously. These ulcers were located on the lesser curvature, appeared benign, and were characterized by chronic, severe pain. A suture associated with the ulcer was demonstrated endoscopically in 1 patient, although it could not be removed perorally.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009765:Obesity / Q000628:therapy; D013270:Stomach / Q000601:surgery*; D013272:Stomach Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D013537:Sutures / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014456:Ulcer / Q000209:etiology*