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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Mar 16, 2020; 12(3): 111-118
Published online Mar 16, 2020. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v12.i3.111
Published online Mar 16, 2020. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v12.i3.111
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1 | Patient underwent endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty with no complications |
2 | On postoperative day 3, she developed abdominal pain, which led to an emergency department visit on postoperative day |
3 | She was readmitted to the hospital, with poor general health status and signs of peritoneal irritation |
4 | Computed tomography showed fluid in the abdominal cavity |
5 | Laparoscopy revealed biliary ascites and showed that the gallbladder was sutured to the gastric wall |
6 | The patient underwent cholecystectomy, together with review and lavage of the abdominal cavity, and was admitted to the intensive care unit |
7 | After 7 d of antibiotic therapy and 20 d of hospitalization, she was discharged |
8 | Of 6 mo later, she presented excellent general condition and a 20.2% weight loss |
- Citation: de Siqueira Neto J, de Moura DTH, Ribeiro IB, Barrichello SA, Harthorn KE, Thompson CC. Gallbladder perforation due to endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty: A case report and review of literature. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2020; 12(3): 111-118
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5190/full/v12/i3/111.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4253/wjge.v12.i3.111