title: Endoscopic esophageal self-expanding stent implantation WallFlex™ (Boston Scientific) in the management of a gastrocutaneous fistula, as a complication of sleeve bariatric gastrectomy.
abstract: The study presented a case of a gastrocutaneous fistula, as a result of bariatric sleeve gastrectomy. The discussion considered the main pathogenesis, etiology, diagnostics and endoscopic treatment using the implantation of covered esophageal stents. Special attention was placed upon the multifactorial origin of this life-threatening clinical condition, typical for bariatric surgery.
authors.forename: Dariusz
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Janczak
authors.forename: Wiktor
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Pawłowski
authors.forename: Agnieszka
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ziomek
authors.forename: Tadeusz
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Dorobisz
authors.forename: Dawid
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Janczak
authors.forename: Werner
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Janus
authors.forename: Mariusz
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Chabowski
mesh_terms: D050110:Bariatric Surgery / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000379:methods; D004947:Esophagus / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005747:Gastric Fistula / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009767:Obesity, Morbid / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery*; D015607:Stents; D016896:Treatment Outcome