The patient underwent a transoral incisionless fundoplication (tif) procedure.After the 1 o'clock position of the valve was built, there was a lot of blood.Once the blood was suctioned away, a mucosal tear was noticed.Once the surgeon finished the 5 o'clock and 7 o'clock positions, the tear was check laparoscopically which didn't reveal anything and no leaks were noted.A few sutures were placed as a precaution to close the tear and a drain was placed.The surgeon then performed a swallow study which showed no leaks, so the patient was discharged from the hospital.The patient is to follow up with the surgeon.
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