Acute appendicitis following laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in an adolescent

Abstract

Complications following laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy may be life-threatening. The concern for serious complications may cause practitioners to overlook common surgical disease. The authors present a case of acute appendicitis that presented in the early post-operative period in an adolescent patient. Clinical suspicion and prompt imaging led to the correct diagnosis, timely management, and a favorable outcome.

Keywords

• Post-operative appendicitis
• Adolescent weight loss surgery
• Weight loss surgery complications