Fundal herniation, strangulation, and fistulization to the left lung after greater curvature gastric plication

Clin Case Rep. 2017 Feb 20;5(4):394-398. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.851. eCollection 2017 Apr.

Abstract

Gastric plication is not a complication-free procedure. Herein, we present the first known case of gastric plication complicated by herniation of the gastric fundus into the chest cavity through the esophageal hiatus complicated by strangulation, necrosis, abscess formation, and communication between the gastric lumen and the left lung.

Keywords: Gastric fistula; gastric herniation; gastric plication complications; obesity surgery complications.

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  • Case Reports