Perforation of gastric ulcer associated with paraesophageal hernia causingdiffuse peritonitis

Citation
S. Rakic et al., Perforation of gastric ulcer associated with paraesophageal hernia causingdiffuse peritonitis, DIGEST SURG, 17(1), 2000, pp. 83-84
Citations number
8
Categorie Soggetti
Surgery
Journal title
DIGESTIVE SURGERY
ISSN journal
02534886 → ACNP
Volume
17
Issue
1
Year of publication
2000
Pages
83 - 84
Database
ISI
SICI code
0253-4886(2000)17:1<83:POGUAW>2.0.ZU;2-T
Abstract
Background/Aims: Free peritoneal perforation of a gastric ulcer associated with paraesophageal hernia causing diffuse peritonitis is an extremely rare event. Methods: Two new cases of this rare condition and the specificities of management are described. Results: One patient recovered well after sur gery, while the other died with signs of persisting sepsis and multiple sys tem organ failure. Conclusion: In the wide spectrum of complications relate d to paraesophageal hernia, free peritoneal perforation of an associated ul cer seems to be one of the gravest. Early elective repair of the paraesopha geal hernia is justified. Copyright (C) 2000 S. Karger AG, Basel.