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Gastro-pleural fistula following Sleeve gastrectomy for GIST of stomach - A Case report.

CHANDRASEKAR T S SIVARAMAN

Abstract


Gastro-pleural fistula is an uncommon
complication following a number of conditions
like prior pulmonary surgery,
trauma, or malignancy. We report a case
of gastro-pleural fistula following sleeve
gastrectomy for GIST stomach. The patient
developed a collection in the left
pleural cavity communicating with the
stomach. He underwent resection of the
fistula site on the stomach remnant,
small bowel resection and anastomosis
along with left lower lobe pneumonectomy.
He had an uneventful recovery.
Histopathology of the resected lung
showed evidence of tuberculosis and patient
was started on anti tuberculous
therapy.


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