Radiologic evaluation of postoperative gastropericardial fistula

Abstract

Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication is the current standard surgical option for complicated GERD and symptomatic hiatal hernia. Though comparable in safety, short-term efficacy, and patient satisfaction when compared with open operation, laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication has demonstrated shorter hospital stays and recuperative times. Commonly reported complications include gastric or esophageal injury, splenic injury, pneumothorax, bleeding, pneumonia, fever, wound infections, and dysphagia. We present an unusual case of gastropericardial fistula that developed as a late complication of laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication performed 4 years earlier.