Laparoscopic distal gastrectomy for severe corrosive gastritis: report of a case

We report a case of severe corrosive gastritis caused by alkali ingestion, which was successfully treated by laparoscopic gastrectomy. A 38-year-old Japanese woman attempted suicide by ingesting Drano. She was treated conservatively for 3 months, but severe stenosis of the antrum secondary to scarif...

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Published in:Surgery today (Tokyo, Japan) Japan), 2003-12, Vol.33 (12), p.937-939
Main Authors: Kanyama, Yasuaki, Fujiwara, Michitaka, Kodera, Yasuhiro, Miura, Shinichi, Kasai, Yasushi, Hibi, Kenji, Ito, Katsuki, Akiyama, Seiji, Nakao, Akimasa
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acute Disease
Adolescent
Burns, Chemical - complications
Caustics - toxicity
Female
Gastrectomy - methods
Gastritis - chemically induced
Humans
Laparoscopy - methods
Stomach - injuries
Stomach - surgery
Suicide, Attempted
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Summary:We report a case of severe corrosive gastritis caused by alkali ingestion, which was successfully treated by laparoscopic gastrectomy. A 38-year-old Japanese woman attempted suicide by ingesting Drano. She was treated conservatively for 3 months, but severe stenosis of the antrum secondary to scarification resulted in outlet obstruction. A Billroth I distal gastrectomy was performed through a laparoscopy-assisted approach. The patient had an uneventful postoperative course and was discharged on the 13th day after her operation. She was subsequently able to tolerate a normal diet, gained weight, and is now emotionally stable.
ISSN:0941-1291
1436-2813
DOI:10.1007/s00595-003-2603-6