An unusual case: a giant paraesophageal hiatal hernia with intrathoracic spleen, preduodenal portal vein, malrotation, and left inferior vena cava

Basklar, A.; SÖNMEZ, KAAN; KARABULUT, RAMAZAN; Tuerkyrlmaz, ZAFER; Morahoglu, Serdar

doi:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2007.08.055

An unusual case: a giant paraesophageal hiatal hernia with intrathoracic spleen, preduodenal portal vein, malrotation, and left inferior vena cava

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Basklar A. C., SÖNMEZ K., KARABULUT R., Tuerkyrlmaz Z., Morahoglu S.

Journal of Pediatric Surgery, vol.42, no.12, 2007 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 42 Issue: 12
Publication Date: 2007
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2007.08.055
Journal Name: Journal of Pediatric Surgery
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Keywords: paraesophageal hernia, nonrotating, preduodenal portal vein, intrathoracic spleen, left inferior vena cava, CHILDREN
Gazi University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

A giant paraesophageal hiatal hernia with preduodenal portal vein, nonrotating gut, intrathoracic spleen, and left inferior vena cava has not been reported to date. This set of complex anomalies can have significant clinical implications. Awareness of these anomalies is essential to avoid further complications. © 2007 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.