Retrograde gastric intussusception after myotomy for achalasia

Ann Thorac Surg. 2006 Mar;81(3):1134-6. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2005.02.093.

Abstract

Retrograde gastroesophageal intussusception has been rarely reported in the literature. Risk factors include poor fixation of the stomach due to either long or loose mesenteric attachments; high intraabdominal pressure due to retching, physical exertion, or ascites; and hiatal hernia, which can lead to the development of a large gastroesophageal opening. An attempt at endoscopic reduction is reasonable, but laparotomy and manual reduction is usually required. We report a case of retrograde gastroesophageal intussusception in a patient with long-standing achalasia and two previous Heller myotomies.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Esophageal Achalasia / surgery*
  • Esophageal Diseases / etiology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intussusception / diagnostic imaging
  • Intussusception / etiology*
  • Middle Aged
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Stomach Diseases / etiology*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed