2004, Number 3
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Rev Med Hosp Gen Mex 2004; 67 (3)
Gastric volvulus secondary to paraesophagic hernia. A case report
Pérez TE, Bernal SF, Pérez PJ, Blanco GJ
Language: Spanish
References: 7
Page: 149-151
PDF size: 83.93 Kb.
ABSTRACT
Background: Gastric volvulus secondary to paraesophageal hernia is a rare pathology. Objective: The aim of this paper is to present a rare case of gastric volvulus secondary to paraesophageal hernia. Methods: We reviewed the case of 39 years old female. This patient developed a gastric volvulus secondary to paraesophageal hernia. Results: The clinical features of a 39 years old female and the surgical treatment were reviewed. Conclusions: Gastric volvulus secondary to paraesophageal hernia is rare. Surgical intervention is indicated.
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