Gastric Necrosis and Perforation following Splenectomy for Massive Splenomegaly

Abstract

Ischaemia of the greater curve of the stomach is a possible complication of splenectomy. We describe a case in which ischaemia resulted in necrosis and perforation of the stomach in a patient after splenectomy for massive splenomegaly. There are no previously reported cases in the literature.

Keywords

Splenectomy gastric ischaemia gastric perforation

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