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We report herein a case of incarcerated paraesophageal hernia associated with perforation of the fundus of the stomach. A 71-year-old woman was transferred to our hospital after a diagnosis of gastrointestinal tract perforation had been made at a local hospital. Her history included an esophageal hiatal hernia. A laparotomy was performed which revealed that the antrum of stomach and the duodenal bulb had prolapsed into the esophageal hiatus and become incarcerated. This prolapse had caused stenosis in the corpus of the stomach, resulting in distension of the oral side of the stomach and thinning of the wall. A perforation, 15 mm long, was recognized in the major curvature of the fundus. The patient suffered respiratory failure postoperatively, necessitating respiratory support for 1 week. She was discharged on postoperative day 40. This case report serves to demonstrate that because of the very serious complications that may result from an untreated paraesophageal hernia, elective repair should be performed wherever possible even in asymptomatic patients.
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Received: July 28, 2000 / Accepted: November 20, 2000
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Maruyama, T., Fukue, M., Imamura, F. et al. Incarcerated Paraesophageal Hernia Associated with Perforation of the Fundus of the Stomach: Report of a Case. Surg Today 31, 454–457 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1007/s005950170140
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s005950170140