As this infrequent complication of proximal gastric vagotomy causes morbidity and mortality methods for its prevention should be considered. Plication of the lesser curve to bury and reperitonealize the bared area may be effective. We thank Mr. K. W. Reynolds for permission to study this patient, who was under his care.
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