Diaphragmatic eventration complicated by gastric volvulus with perforation

S Afr J Surg. 2012 Jul 11;50(3):90-1. doi: 10.7196/sajs.1043.

Abstract

Eventration of the diaphragm with gastric volvulus is uncommon. Gastric perforation in these cases is rare and usually associated with acute gastric volvulus with strangulation. We describe a case of diaphragmatic eventration with chronic gastric volvulus with gastric perforation without strangulation in an elderly man.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Diaphragmatic Eventration / complications
  • Diaphragmatic Eventration / diagnosis*
  • Diaphragmatic Eventration / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Stomach Volvulus / complications
  • Stomach Volvulus / diagnosis*
  • Stomach Volvulus / surgery
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed