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Perforated Cameron's Ulcer from Incarcerated Paraesophageal Hernia with Gastric Volvulus
Elsayed Elsafy1, Shabaz Khan1, Minghui Huang2
1Chan Medical School, University of Massachusetts, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA. (Mr. Elsafy and Khan).
Background:
Cameron ulcers are linear erosions or ulcerations in the setting of large hiatal hernias with potential to lead to life-threatening complications. We report a rare complication of a Cameron ulcer in the setting of an incarcerated paraesophageal hernia with gastric volvulus.
Case Description:
An 84 year old female presented in shock from gastric perforation. Imaging demonstrated significant pneumoperitoneum, free fluid, and a large incarcerated paraesophageal hiatal hernia with gastric volvulus. The patient underwent diagnostic laparoscopy revealing a perforated Cameron ulcer with subsequent laparoscopic reduction of incarcerated parasesophageal hiatal hernia, repair of Cameron ulcer perforation, and abdominal washout. Postoperative course was complicated by multiple intra-abdominal collections, mediastinitis, venous thromboses, choledocholithiasis, and persistent leak from gastric perforation, ultimately transitioning her care to comfort measures only.
Discussion:
This case highlights a rare but severe manifestation of Cameron ulcers and underscores the importance of early recognition of complications associated with large paraesophageal hernias.
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