Postvagotomy dysphagia necessitating surgical relief

Acta Chir Belg. 1983 Jan-Feb;83(1):41-4.

Abstract

A case of severe dysphagia following transthoracic truncal vagotomy is reported. Stenosis of the esophagus was due to a periesophageal fibrotic band. Surgical treatment was mandatory and relief was brought by resection of the stricture and restoration of the continuity by colonic interposition. A review of the literature on the subject is presented.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Deglutition Disorders / etiology*
  • Deglutition Disorders / surgery
  • Duodenal Ulcer / surgery
  • Esophageal Stenosis / complications
  • Esophageal Stenosis / etiology*
  • Esophageal Stenosis / surgery
  • Esophagoplasty
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Vagotomy / adverse effects*