Complicated diaphragmatic hernia post laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication: a case report

Gastric volvulus is a complication with high morbidity and mortality outcomes that could be missed or misdiagnosed, especially post laparoscopic fundoplication, high index of suspicion is the key to detect such complications. Defects in diaphragm could be present in pediatric patients because of congenital or acquired causes, careful inspection of diaphragm during laparoscopic fundoplication is an important step to detect possible defects to minimize post operative complications.