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Esophageal hiatus hernia after fundoplication
T Takahashi1, R B McElvein, J S Aldrete
1Department of Surgery, University of Alabama School of Medicine, Birmingham.
The American Surgeon
|November 1, 1994
Summary
Herniation above the diaphragm is a rare complication after fundoplication surgery for gastroesophageal reflux. Suspect this condition in patients with persistent abdominal pain post-surgery.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Complications
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Background:
- Fundoplication is a surgical procedure to treat gastroesophageal reflux.
- Complications following fundoplication can occur, necessitating further investigation and management.
- Herniation of abdominal contents through the esophageal hiatus is a potential, albeit rare, post-operative issue.