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Int J Surg Case Rep ; 3(2): 74-7, 2012.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-22288051

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INTRODUCTION: Esophageal perforation after bariatric operations is rare. We report two cases of esophageal perforation after bariatric operations indicating the dangers of a common practice - like insertion of esophageal tubes - and we describe our management of that complication. PRESENTATION OF CASE: A 56 year old woman who underwent laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and a 41 year old woman who underwent laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding respectively. In both operations a bougie has been used and led to esophageal perforation. DISCUSSION: The insertion of bougie and especially of inflated bougie is a common practice. It is an invasive procedure that in most cases is performed by the anesthesiologist team. CONCLUSION: Bougie insertion is an invasive procedure with risks and should always be attempted under direct supervision of surgical team or should be inserted by a surgeon.

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