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Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia
ISSN: 1394-195X
Vol. 25, No. 5, 2018, pp. 158-159
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Bioline Code: mj18071
Full paper language: English
Document type: Case Report
Document available free of charge
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Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences, Vol. 25, No. 5, 2018, pp. 158-159
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Anastomotic Leak after Bariatric Surgery from a Critical Care Perspective: A Lesson Shared
Wan Fadzlina, Wan Muhd Shukeri; Mohd Hasyizan, Hassan; Wan Mohd Nazaruddin, Wan Hassan & Rhendra Hardy, Mohamad Zaini
Abstract
Anastomotic leak after bariatric surgery is a rare complication with a recent prevalence
ranging from 0.8% to 1.5%. The complication nevertheless can result in morbidity and even
mortality. The purpose of this paper is to present a patient who suffered from an anastomotic leak
presenting 2 days after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in our intensive care unit. Review of the
current literature regarding this complication from critical care perspective is also attempted.
Keywords
anastomotic leak; bariatric surgery; critical care
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