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26 Y/O male day 3 post sleeve gastrectomy presented with left upper abdominal pain PE confirms only mild left upper abdomen tenderness with no signs of peritonitis

Bp 100/70

HR 112

Which of the following is the most likely explanation?

A- gastric leak

B- dehydration

C- pulmonary embolism

D- inadequate analgesia

Answer

A - gastric leak

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The patient's symptoms and physical exam findings are most consistent with a gastric leak, which is a common complication of sleeve gastrectomy. Dehyd...