Intestinal duplication cyst in the esophagogastric junction as a cause of gastroesophageal reflux disease: a case report

Authors

  • Aldo Lara Mejía Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Centro Médico Nacional Siglo XXI - Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Mexico City, Mexico
  • Erik D. Alvarez Sores Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Centro Médico Nacional Siglo XXI - Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Mexico City, Mexico
  • Carlos A. Gutiérrez Rojas Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Centro Médico Nacional Siglo XXI - Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Mexico City, Mexico

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20234012

Keywords:

Intestinal duplication cyst, Esophagogastric junction, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Case report, Surgical management

Abstract

This report presents a rare case of a 42-year-old woman with refractory gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) attributable to a 5×4 cm enteric duplication cyst at the esophagogastric junction. Despite a year of proton pump inhibitor therapy, the patient experienced persistent symptoms, including nausea and nocturnal vomiting. Surgical intervention involved hiatal plasty, partial Dor fundoplication, and the unexpected discovery of the cystic tumor during the procedure. The cyst, firmly adhered and delimited, ruptured during dissection, leading to successful de-roofing, cauterization, and drainage. The patient's immediate postoperative course was satisfactory, demonstrating the effectiveness of this approach in managing an enteric duplication cyst. This case underscores the importance of considering congenital anomalies in the context of refractory GERD, with the enteric duplication cyst located at the esophagogastric junction representing a unique manifestation. The study contributes valuable insights into the atypical presentation, diagnostic challenges, and successful surgical management of such anomalies.

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Published

2023-12-28

How to Cite

Lara Mejía, A., Alvarez Sores, E. D., & Gutiérrez Rojas, C. A. (2023). Intestinal duplication cyst in the esophagogastric junction as a cause of gastroesophageal reflux disease: a case report. International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 12(1), 253–256. https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20234012

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