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Query: UMLS:C0017168 (
gastroesophageal reflux disease
)
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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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PMID:Dumping Syndrome: A Rare Complication Following Nissen Fundoplication. 3141 Mar 60
