Early and severe onset of esophageal dysfunction after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: a case report and review of literature

After bariatric surgery one of the most common complications is dysphagia. The etiology of this disease has not been fully elucidated but it is known that it may be due to structural changes due to surgery. This case describes a 65-year-old female with early and severe onset of dysphagia following l...

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Published inRevista de gastroenterología del Perú Vol. 44; no. 1; pp. 63 - 66
Main Authors Benites-Goñi, Harold, Orrego-Peche, Jorge, Zevallos-Bedregal, Omel, Marin-Calderón, Luis, Rosas-Marcos, Lourdes, Palacios-Salas, Fernando
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Portuguese
Published Peru Sociedad de Gastroenterología del Perú 01.01.2024
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Deglutition Disorders - diagnosis
Deglutition Disorders - etiology
Female
Gastrectomy - adverse effects
GASTROENTEROLOGY & HEPATOLOGY
HEALTH POLICY & SERVICES
Humans
Laparoscopy - adverse effects
MEDICAL ETHICS
MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL
Obesity, Morbid - complications
Obesity, Morbid - surgery
Postoperative Complications - diagnosis
Postoperative Complications - etiology
Severity of Illness Index
Esophageal motility disorders
Cirugía bariátrica
Endoscopy, gastrointestinal
Trastornos de la motilidad esofágica
Endoscopía gastrointestinal
Bariatric surgery
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Summary:After bariatric surgery one of the most common complications is dysphagia. The etiology of this disease has not been fully elucidated but it is known that it may be due to structural changes due to surgery. This case describes a 65-year-old female with early and severe onset of dysphagia following laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. The patient's final diagnosis was postobesity surgery esophageal dysfunction and laparoscopic proximal gastrectomy with esophagojejunal Roux-en-Y anastomosis was performed. Physicians should be aware of this condition in order to offer early diagnosis and treatment.
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ISSN:1022-5129
1609-722X
DOI:10.47892/rgp.2024.441.1604