Laparoscopic resection of a gastric diverticulum: a case report.
A 30-year-old woman presented with halitosis, sour taste, bloating, and right-sided abdominal pain of 3-months' duration. An upper gastrointestinal series revealed a diverticulum in the posterior cardia of the stomach. The patient underwent a laparoscopic resection of the diverticulum. Postoperatively, the patient did well; at a 28-month follow-up, no further symptoms were reported. Laparoscopic removal of a diverticulum produced an excellent outcome.
St. Vincent Medical Group, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA. mceh@adelphia.net
Robert
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McKay
D000328:Adult; D013273:Diverticulum, Stomach / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy