Mechanical Small Bowel Obstruction Due to Gastroesophageal Pacemaker Lead, Solved by Assisted Laparoscopy - Case Report and Literature Review

Abstract

The use of implanted medical devices such as gastric pacers to treat a great variety of diseases, has gained ground over time. Even though these devices are useful as in cases of gastroparesis, gastroesophageal reflux or morbid obesity, they have risks and complications that can be life threatening. Extrinsic intestinal obstruction may be caused by the lead of an abdominally implanted pacemaker, and should be considered in patients with suggestive signs and symptoms of bowel obstruction and treated promptly to avoid further damage. We present the case of a 76-year-old patient with bowel obstruction caused by the lead of a gastric pacemaker solved by laparoscopic surgery