Lesser curve necrosis following proximal cell vagotomy for gastric ulcer. A case report.
A case of avascular necrosis of the lesser curve of the stomach following a highly selective vagotomy (HSV) for a gastric ulcer is reported. It is fortunately rare, but is a frightening complication. The necrosis, which is presumably ischaemic in origin, is caused by total devascularization of the lesser curvature of the stomach. The complication is usually diagnosed late and has a considerable mortality.
D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009336:Necrosis; D013270:Stomach / Q000473:pathology*; D013276:Stomach Ulcer / Q000601:surgery; D014628:Vagotomy / Q000009:adverse effects*