Delayed intrathoracic rupture of herniated Nissen fundoplication: report of two cases.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We report 2 patients who presented with rupture of a laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication in the left chest. These were successfully managed by closure of the perforation over a tube drainage that was brought under the diaphragm as a controlled fistula.
Medical subject headings
- Fundoplication
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Hernia, Diaphragmatic
- Laparoscopy
- Postoperative Complications
- Surgical Wound Dehiscence