Key result
Endoscopic deployment of a synthetic trans-oral prosthesis combined with conservative medical treatment successfully managed a life-threatening gastropericardial fistula and pericarditis following gastric bypass surgery.
Why the study?
Gastropericardial fistula is a life-threatening complication causing cardiac tamponade and shock that can lead to death.
Case Report (n=1)
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Gastropericardial fistula is a rare but life-threatening complication of gastric bypass surgery that can present with pericardial effusion and cardiac tamponade.
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Alerts clinicians to gastropericardial fistula in post-bypass pericardial effusions; case report leaves open incidence and prevention data.
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Jayaswal et al. (2020) conducted a case report in Gastropericardial fistula and pericarditis post-gastric bypass surgery (n=1). Endoscopic trans-oral prosthesis (Ultraflex) and conservative medical treatment was evaluated on Clinical recovery and resolution of fistula. Endoscopic deployment of a synthetic trans-oral prosthesis combined with conservative medical treatment successfully managed a life-threatening gastropericardial fistula and pericarditis following gastric bypass surgery.
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