Herniation of the Anterior Wall of the Stomach into a Congenital Postdiaphragmatic Space : An Unusual Complication following Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication

Abstract EN

Postoperative herniation of the stomach into potential spaces is a rare but serious complication of Nissen fundoplication.

We report a 55-year-old female who presented with persistent vomiting shortly following laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication.

At laparotomy, the anterior wall of the stomach was noted to be herniating into a congenital space behind the diaphragm.

Anterior gastropexy was performed following the reduction of the herniating gastric segment.

A high index of suspicion followed by aggressive and timely intervention is necessary to diagnose and manage postoperative gastric herniation and reduce the subsequent morbidity and mortality.