Acute Hiatal Hernia After Sleeve Gastrectomy: A Case Report

Area of Science:

• Bariatric surgery outcomes and complication management.
• Gastrointestinal surgery and advanced laparoscopic techniques.

Background:

• Obesity is a global health challenge, driving increased demand for bariatric procedures like sleeve gastrectomy (SG).
• While SG is generally safe, potential complications include bleeding and staple line leaks, with rarer issues like acute hiatal hernia (AHH) also reported.

Observation:

• A female patient developed acute hiatal hernia (AHH) following sleeve gastrectomy (SG).
• This low-incidence complication required specific surgical intervention.

Findings:

• The case highlights the successful surgical management of AHH post-SG.
• Reduction and omentopexy were employed as effective treatment techniques for this rare complication.

Implications:

• As bariatric surgery volume increases, awareness and management strategies for infrequent complications like AHH are crucial.
• Successful treatment with reduction and omentopexy provides a valuable case example for surgical teams managing similar post-SG AHH cases.