British Journal of Anaesthesia, 1989, Vol. 62, No. 1 108-111
© 1989 The Board of Management and Trustees of the British Journal of Anaesthesia
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ACUTE GASTRIC DILATATION IN AN INCARCERATED HIATUS HERNIA

Anaesthesia, Arrowe Park Hospital Arrowe Park Road, Upton, Wirral, Merseyside L49 5PE.
A case is reported of an unusual complication in which acute gastric dilatation occurred in an incarcerated hiatus hernia, resulting in left ventricular failure in the postoperative period. Failure to recognize this gave rise to concern when the patient re-presented for further surgery.
*Department of Anaesthesia, Royal Liverpool Hospital, Prescot Street, Liverpool L7 8XP.
Walton Hospital, Rice Lane, Liverpool L9 1AE.