epiphrenic diverticulum

[cajun 46]

Dr Jossart:

What are some of the possible causes of an epiphrenic diverticulum 3 months post VSG? Thanks for your thoughts.

[LAN2k 18]

I too am awaiting answers to your questions. I do hope things here will pick up now that the holidays are over.

[Dr. Jossart 2]

There are two reasons to have an epiphrenic diverticulum after a VSG. It may have already existed and was not diagnosed by any preoperative studies such as an Upper GI or an Endoscopy. The other possibility is that you may have had a hiatal herniat that was not diagnosed and not repaired and now appears to look like an epiphrenic diverticulum on Xray or Endoscopy.

[cajun 46]

Dr. Jossart,

Thank you for your reply.