DOI: 10.12890/2019_001177

Dumping Syndrome: A Rare Complication Following Nissen Fundoplication

Authors

  • Joana Bernardino Cardoso Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal 0000-0002-4971-4368
  • David Sousa Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
  • Cátia Pereira Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
  • João Rua Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
  • Ana Teixeira Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
  • Jorge Fortuna Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
  • Armando Carvalho Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal

jbernardinocardoso@gmail.com

Keywords

Dumping syndrome, hypoglycaemia, fundoplication, gastroesophageal reflux

Abstract

Dumping syndrome (DS) is a debilitating entity with gastrointestinal and vasomotor symptoms due to rapid gastric emptying. It is a rare complication of Nissen fundoplication in adults.
We report the case of a patient with oesophageal compressive symptoms (dysphagia, oesophageal food impaction and regurgitation) and frequent episodes of sweating and hypoglycaemia after a Nissen fundoplication to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease. Investigation revealed severe oesophagogastric stenosis and excluded insulinoma and other causes of hypoglycaemia. An oral glucose tolerance test and gastric emptying scintigraphy were performed, supporting the diagnosis of DS.

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Published

2019-07-10

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 7 (2019)

How to Cite

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Cardoso JB, Sousa D, Pereira C, Rua J, Teixeira A, Fortuna J, et al. Dumping Syndrome: A Rare Complication Following Nissen Fundoplication. EJCRIM [Internet]. 2019 Jul. 10 [cited 2026 Nov. 3];6(7). Available from: https://ejcrim.com/index.php/ejcrim/article/view/1177

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