Bariatric surgery has become the treatment of choice for morbid obesity. This case
report aims to increase awareness of the emergency physician of a possible presentation
of a gastrobronchial fistula after bariatric surgery. Similar presentation may occur
after esophageal or other upper abdominal surgery. Appropriate studies for diagnosis
are contrast-enhanced abdominal computed tomography and upper gastrointestinal studies.
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Article Info
Publication History
Published online: November 18, 2013
Accepted:
November 11,
2013
Received:
November 8,
2013
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© 2012 Elsevier Inc. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
