Diaphragmatic herniation of laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication wrap due to forceful post-operative retching : three case reports

Illustrates one of the serious complications of Nissen fundoplication : herniation of the fundal wrap of the stomach into the thorax, after disruption of the cruroplasty due to forceful retching and vomiting in the immediate postoperative period. Describes 3 cases from Christchurch hospital between Dec 1999 and Jun 2001. Source: National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa, licensed by the Department of Internal Affairs for re-use under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 New Zealand Licence.