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World J Gastrointest Surg. Jan 27, 2026; 18(1): 114041
Published online Jan 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i1.114041
Published online Jan 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i1.114041
Successful treatment of gastrobronchial fistula following laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: A case report and review of literature
Kai-Ho Fang, Hao-Ming Chang, Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical University, Taipei 114, Taiwan
Ti-Hui Wu, Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical University, Taipei 114, Taiwan
Author contributions: Fang KH drafted, edited, and reviewed the manuscript; Chang HM contributed to editing and reviewing; Wu TH reviewed and supervised the work; and all authors read and approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Ti-Hui Wu, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor, Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical University, No. 325, Section 2, Chenggong Road, Nei Hu, Taipei 114, Taiwan.
Received: September 10, 2025
Revised: October 23, 2025
Accepted: December 2, 2025
Published online: January 27, 2026
Processing time: 133 Days and 16.6 Hours
Revised: October 23, 2025
Accepted: December 2, 2025
Published online: January 27, 2026
Processing time: 133 Days and 16.6 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Treatment for gastropleural fistula/gastrobronchial fistula ranges from minimally invasive endoscopic procedures to major surgical interventions. Endoscopic therapy, such as endoscopic vacuum therapy and self-expandable metallic stent placement, is an increasingly favored initial treatment of gastrobronchial fistula due to its safety and efficacy. In complex or refractory cases a combined or stepwise approach can achieve successful closure while avoiding the morbidity of extensive surgery.