title: Acquired volvulus following Nissen fundoplication.
abstract: Nissen fundoplication is the procedure of choice for the management of gastroesophageal reflux disease. We report a case of acquired gastric volvulus following open fundoplication. The mechanism of formation and correction of the volvulus is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medical and Surgical Gastroenterology, Stanley Medical College Hospital, Chennai.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Ashok
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Anand
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Surendran
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Jayanthi
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D018662:Fundoplication / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013277:Stomach Volvulus / Q000209:etiology*