A Rare Case of Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Complicated by Pancreatic Injury.

Autor: Varda B; Internal Medicine, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, USA., Jasurda J; Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, USA., Haseeb A; Gastroenterology, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, USA.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Cureus [Cureus] 2023 Apr 10; Vol. 15 (4), pp. e37381. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Apr 10 (Print Publication: 2023).
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.37381
Abstrakt: Esophageal hernias are anatomical defect that affects up to 50% of the population. While they may be asymptomatic, hernias may also result in reflux and dysphagia, among other symptoms. In such cases, hernia repair is warranted. The most common type of repair is laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication, which is usually well-tolerated. Herein, we present a rare case of paraesophageal hernia repair complicated by pancreatic injury and pancreatic leak.
Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.
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Databáze: MEDLINE