We report a case of patient in whom a gastric remnant cancer developed about five years after a gastric bypass for morbid obesity. We review the literature on gastric cancer after gastroplasty. Access of gastric remnant after gastroplasty (Fobi-Capella) prevents evaluation and treatment of its disorders.

Bezoar is a foreing body whitin the digestive tract originated from ingestion of varied substances, mainly vegetal fiber or hair. We present a case of a 14-year-old girl with trichotillomania, gastric trichobezoar, gastric ulcer and acute pancreatitis. The patient was operated on for anterior gastrotomy and removal of trichobezoar, with good postoperative follow-up. We illustrate this case to emphasize the need for recognition of gastric ulcer with acute pancreatitis and surgical management.

OBJETIVO: A cirurgia antirefluxo videolaparoscópica foi um avanço significativo no tratamento da doença do refluxo gastroesofagiano (DRGE), e tem baixo índice de complicações. O objetivo deste estudo é apresentar a experiência no tratamento de pacientes submetidos à correção do RGE por videolaparoscopia, que desenvolveram no pósoperatório precoce migração da válvula antirefluxo. MÉTODO: Foram estudados 869 pacientes submetidos à fundoplicatura e hiatoplastia por videolaparoscopia, para tratamento de DRGE, durante o período de março de 1995 a março de 2002. RESULTADOS: Seis pacientes (0,69%) tiveram migração da válvula no pósoperatório. O diagnóstico foi realizado basicamente pelo quadro clínico e estudo radiológico simples do tórax. Todos foram reoperados: dois por videolaparoscopia e quatro por laparotomia. O resultado final foi bom, com desaparecimento completo do refluxo gastro-esofagiano e ausência de óbitos. CONCLUSÕES:A migração da válvula anti-refluxo é complicação pouco frequente após fundoplicatura vídeo-laparoscópica. Seu diagnóstico e tratamento precoces garantem a boa evolução destes pacientes.

BACKGROUND: Antireflux videolaparoscopic surgery was a significant advance in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux desease (GERD), with low rates of complications. This study aims to show the experience obtained in the treatment of patients who, submitted to a GERD correction through videolaparoscopic surgery, presented early migration of the fundoplicature in the postoperative period. METHODS:We studied 869 patients with GERD that underwent videolaparoscopic fundoplicature from 1995 to 2002. RESULTS: Six patients (0,69%) have experienced migration in the postoperative period. The diagnosis was established basically by the clinical manifestation and a simple radiological study of the thorax. All of them underwent a new surgery after the diagnosis, two through videolaparoscopy and four through laparotomy. Final results were excellent, with a total disappearance of gastroesophageal reflux and absence of deaths. CONCLUSION: Migration of fundoplicature is an infrequent complication of antireflux videolaparoscopic surgery. Early diagnosis and treatment are essential to good results.

Treatment, morbidity and mortality of patients with gallstone ileus depend on an accurate diagnosis made in time, and also on a more adequate therapeutic option.A detailed clinical evaluation is fundamental for such diagnosis. Complementary exams like a simple radiological study of the abdomen, high and low endoscopies, an ultrasonography, and a tomography can also be performed. The therapeutic options include the removal of the obstructive factor separately, the performance of a treatment in two separate stages, or the performance of a complete treatment (removal of the calculus, cholecystectomy, and the closing of the fistula).This study aims to present a case report of an elderly man of high surgical risk, presenting gallstone ileus. He was submitted to an isolated videoassisted enterolithotomy through a minilaparotomy. Taking into consideration the patient’s advanced age and the lack of evidence as to other biliary associated pathologies, the chosen treatment seemed to be a good alternative. The evolution was good, and after an 8 month follow-up the patient was found well and with no biliary symptoms whatsoever.