Laparoscopic transgastric gastroplasty: a novel technique for a large esophagogastric fistula

J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A. 2014 Aug;24(8):574-7. doi: 10.1089/lap.2014.0156. Epub 2014 Jul 9.

Abstract

Esophagogastric fistula is a rare complication related to severe inflammation at the gastroesophageal junction. Most causes are related to severe gastroesophageal reflux disease, previous surgery, or malignancy. This is the case of a 72-year-old man who had a laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication. He developed an esophageal obstruction from an intraesophageal pledget. It was removed laparoscopically, and the esophagotomy was buttressed with a Nissen fundoplication. Two months later he developed severe dysphagia, and an esophagogastric fistula was diagnosed. This was a large fistula measuring 20 mm in diameter. A novel hybrid technique was used to divide the fundoplication. Under endoscopic guidance, a 12-mm balloon-tipped trocar was inserted transgastrically. A linear-cutting surgical stapler was used to divide the fundoplication and reopen the gastroesophageal junction. The patient had no further dysphagia or gastroesophageal reflux.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Deglutition Disorders / etiology
  • Deglutition Disorders / surgery
  • Endoscopy / methods
  • Esophageal Fistula / etiology
  • Esophageal Fistula / surgery*
  • Esophageal Stenosis / etiology
  • Esophagogastric Junction / surgery
  • Fundoplication / adverse effects
  • Gastric Fistula / etiology
  • Gastric Fistula / surgery*
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux / etiology
  • Gastroplasty / methods*
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy / methods*
  • Male
  • Reoperation
  • Stents / adverse effects