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Anne Collinson1, Trevor Collinson2, Ewan Macaulay3
1Department of General Surgery, Royal Darwin Hospital, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. (Dr. Collinson).
CRSLS : MIS Case Reports From SLS
|October 27, 2022
Summary
Laparoscopic surgery can rarely cause superior mesenteric artery occlusion. Prompt diagnosis and heparin treatment successfully resolved this rare complication in one patient, avoiding surgery.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Vascular Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
Background:
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common condition often treated with laparoscopic fundoplication.
- Mesenteric vascular events, including superior mesenteric artery occlusion, are rare but serious complications associated with laparoscopic procedures.
- These events can lead to significant morbidity and mortality if not promptly recognized and treated.
