Table 2.
Complications other than DS after LSG.
| Complication | Number of patients (n) | Treatment |
|---|---|---|
| Reflux +/− heartburn | 21 | Medical +/− endoscopy +/− pH 24 h esophageal pH monitoring |
| Vomiting | 5 | Diet modifications |
| Hemorrhage | 7 | 4 surgical, 3 transfusion |
| Fistula | 4 | 2 surgical, 1 prosthesis 1 surgical + endoscopic |
| Fistula + PE | 1 | Surgical |
| Abscess | 3 | ATB |
| Tachycardia | 1 | CT scan within normal findings |
| Dysphagia to meat | 1 | Diet modification |
| Dehydration | 1 | Rehospitalisation |
| LL sensory disorder | 1 | — |
| Cholelithiasis | 1 | Cholecystectomy |
| Failure to lose weight | 2 | — |
| Hypotension ± malaise ± hypoglycemia | 2 | Rest + NS IV infusion |
| Swelling of left internal jugular vein | 1 | — |
| Total | 51 |