Thoracic herniation and intrathoracic gastric perforation after laparoscopic fundoplication.
This case report describes a serious complication after laparoscopic Rosetti fundoplication. Two days postoperatively the proximal part of the stomach herniated into the thoracic cavity where a gastric perforation caused leakage. The patient was reoperated and a new fundoplication was constructed. Postoperatively the patient recovered. Possible mechanisms are discussed.
Johansson
B
B
Department of Surgery, Norra Alvsborgs Länssjukhus, Trollhättan, Sweden.
Glise
H
H
Hallerbäck
B
B
D005260:Female; D018662:Fundoplication / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000601:surgery; D006547:Hernia; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D012086:Reoperation; D013272:Stomach Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D013275:Stomach Rupture / Q000209:etiology*; D013909:Thorax