Presentation
Sleeve gastrectomy 18 months prior. 6 months of reflux symptoms.
Patient Data
Age: 30 years
Gender: Female
Double-contrast barium swallow
From the case:
Gastro-oesophageal reflux post sleeve gastrectomy
{"current_user":null,"step_through_annotations":true,"access":{"can_edit":false,"can_download":true,"can_toggle_annotations":true,"can_feature":false,"can_examine_pipeline_reports":false,"can_pin":false},"extraPropsURL":"/studies/77076/annotated_viewer_json?lang=gb"}
Status post sleeve gastrectomy with a reduced volume tubular stomach. No stricture. No hiatus hernia. On water siphon test, there is free gastro-oesophageal reflux.
Case Discussion
Gastro-oesophageal reflux is a late complication of sleeve gastrectomy, it can arise de novo or can be an exacerbation of existing symptoms. Some patients with GORD may experience an improvement in symptoms after a sleeve gastrectomy.
Unable to process the form. Check for errors and try again.