Lesser curve necrosis following selective proximal vagotomy--a case report.
A case of the lesser curve necrosis following selective proximal vagotomy for a perforated duodenal ulcer is reported. Although little is known of this very rare complication, it is potentially a fatal complication after selective proximal vagotomy. Early recognition and immediate reoperation must be save the life of the patient when this complication is suspected.
D004381:Duodenal Ulcer / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009336:Necrosis; D010439:Peptic Ulcer Perforation / Q000601:surgery; D013270:Stomach / Q000473:pathology*; D014628:Vagotomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014629:Vagotomy, Proximal Gastric / Q000009:adverse effects*