The surgical treatment of paraesophageal hernias.

Abstract

Paraesophageal hernias account for about 5 to 10% of all hiatal hernias. The surgical approach to these hernias has radically changed over the last 15 years, as mostly patients who are symptomatic are operated on nowadays, and preferably by a laparoscopic approach rather than by laparotomy or thoracotomy. We reviewed the surgical repair of paraesophageal hernias, focusing particularly on the operative approach and technique.

• Authors: Carlo V Feo, Michele Zuolo, Marco G Patti
• Journal: Annali italiani di chirurgia (Ann Ital Chir) 2013 May-Jun Vol. 84 Issue 3 Pg. 257-61; discussion 262 ISSN: 2239-253X [Electronic] Italy
• PMID: 23858013 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)

Topics

• Digestive System Surgical Procedures (methods)
• Hernia, Hiatal (surgery)
• Herniorrhaphy (methods)
• Humans