Case Report: Gastro-bronchial fistula complicating a sleeve gastrectomy: from a glimmer of hope to a plight
Gastrobronchial fistulas represent a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge following sleeve gastrectomy. A high index of suspicion, long-term follow-up, and tailored multidisciplinary approach are essential for effective management and resolution. Awareness of this rare complication should prompt early detection and intervention to reduce the morbidity and mortality.
Authors
- Rakia Siala
- Mohamed Ali Mseddi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5107-2122)
- Chaima Yakoubi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5174-2624)
- Shahid Karim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8305-4394)
- Ben Radhia Bechir
- Guizeni Rami
- Sassi Karim
- Amara Amal
- Ghariani Brahim
- Adala Mourad
- Ben Slima Mohamed
- Adala Ahmed
Institutions
- Hôpital La Rabta (TN)
- National Heritage Institute (TN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- F1000Research
- Published
- 2025-12-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.169504.2
- Primary Topic
- Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00