Lesser curve ischemia after proximal gastric vagotomy and splenectomy: Conservative management with endoscopical surveillance

Abstract

A case of lesser curvature ischemia after proximal gastric vagotomy and splenectomy is described. Division of the right gastroepiploic vessels had caused further impairment of the stomach circulation. Deep seromuscular invagination of the lesser curvature was performed at the end of the operation to protect the ischemic area. Sequential changes were seen at repeated endoscopic examinations, and further operation was not necessary.