Anastomotic leakage after RYGB
- Complicated Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB)
- Anastomotic leakage treated with VAC-Sponge
Complicated Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
- Suspicion of anastomotic leakage on gastro-jejunal anastomosis
- Endoscopy was performed
Large defect on gastro-jejunal anastomosis with large and contaminated cavity. Intracavitary VAC-Sponge was placed.
Treatment characteristics
- VAC-Sponge cycles: 3
- Days between sponge exchanges: approx. 3-4
Closed defect after VAC-Sponge treatment