Total gastrectomy for gastric cancer associated with situs inversus totalis. A report of 2 cases

S Afr J Surg. 1992 Dec;30(4):156-8.

Abstract

A 69-year-old man and a 54-year-old woman with situs inversus totalis were admitted to our hospital for surgery for gastric malignant disease. The diagnosis was made radiologically and successful total gastrectomies were performed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Female
  • Gastrectomy*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiography
  • Situs Inversus / complications*
  • Stomach Neoplasms / complications*
  • Stomach Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Stomach Neoplasms / surgery*