
Esophago-Pleural Fistula Complicating a Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band
Author(s) -
Adekunle Ayooluwatomiwa D.,
Nyahoda Tarisai S.,
Koury Elliot,
Chahla Elie
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
case reports in gastroenterology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.247
H-Index - 18
ISSN - 1662-0631
DOI - 10.1159/000526133
Subject(s) - single case
Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding was previously a commonly performed bariatric procedure. However, in recent years, the procedure has become less commonly performed. Long-term complications nonetheless persist and continue to be seen in clinical practice. We present a case of an esophago-pleural fistula complicating a longstanding laparoscopic adjustable gastric band in a woman presenting with persistent empyema. Palliative esophageal stenting was successfully performed, and the patient was discharged home on hospice care per her family’s wishes.