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Laparoscopic Repair of Para-Esophageal Hernia Using Absorbable Biosynthetic Mesh
Published on: September 11, 2021
Rare complication post sleeve gastrectomy: Acute irreducible paraesophageal hernia
Osamah Al-Sanea1, Ahmed Al-Garzaie1, Mohamad Dernaika2
1Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Department, Somna Care, Procare Riaya Hospital, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia.
Introduction:
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy has been accepted as a standalone effective bariatric procedure. With the increase in the number of cases done worldwide, we are witnessing the emergence of new unexpected complications.
Presentation:
A seemingly straight forward sleeve gastrectomy was complicated by acute post-operative vomiting which was diagnosed as an acute intra thoracic migration of part of the new sleeve. Surgical repair was done, with reduction and fixation of the stomach. Patient was subsequently relieved of his symptoms and discharged.
Discussion:
This is a rare complication of a relatively well studied operation. Faced with severe post operative repeated vomiting, clinical suspicion and correct use of all para-clinical tools should help delineate the cause.
Conclusion:
We report this case hoping to expand the existing literature on the topic and to highlight the potential role of gastrophrenic membrane dissection in the occurrence of such complication.
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