Publications by authors named "Nelson Heitor Vieira Coelho"

Introduction: Endoscopic techniques are now considered the first-line approach for the management of bariatric surgery-related fistulas. The off-label use of cardiac septal defect occluders (CSDO) is an emerging technique that has demonstrated favorable outcomes for the closure of extravascular defects, including gastrointestinal (GI) disruptions. Previous case reports have reported similar results with the CSDO Amplatzer™ for the management of GI disruptions following bariatric surgery.

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Isolated subcutaneous emphysema without retroperitoneal perforation is a rare complication of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). We present the case of an 87-year-old female who developed extensive subcutaneous emphysema following ERCP for choledocholithiasis. Abdominal computed tomography showed air perfectly dissecting the abdominal wall muscle layers and no evidence of an air leak in the pleural, mediastinal, or peritoneal spaces.

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