An Uncommon Complication of Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication

Cureus 2026 Open access

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Authors: Abu F Abbasi, Sultan Ahmed, Syed Y Ali, Adam Geibel, Luqman Baloch, Ahmet Sakiri, Altaf Dawood, Naser Khan, Thayer Hamoudah
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.102661
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References: 23

Abstract

In this report, we present a case in which a patient developed hemodynamic instability and melena two days after transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF), a procedure perceived to have a safer adverse event profile. After the patient was stabilized, repeat esophagogastroduodenoscopy showed a Forrest IIa ulcer on the gastric cardia at the suture site, which was cauterized and resolved. This case highlights that significant hemorrhagic events can occur after a TIF procedure and reviews approaches to anticipate this rare occurrence and steps to prevent it.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Gastroesophageal reflux and treatments Gastrointestinal Bleeding Diagnosis and Treatment Esophageal and GI Pathology

Publication details

Journal / source
Cureus
Volume
18
Issue
1
Pages
e102661–e102661
Publication date
30 January 2026
Language
EN