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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
4
pubmed:dateCreated
2000-7-19
pubmed:abstractText
In our initial experience of four cases from March to November 1994, large paraesophageal hernias were repaired by conventional primary closure of the hiatus with interrupted, nonabsorbable sutures, adding a 360 degrees fundoplication. In all four cases the hernia recurred. Subsequently, we modified the procedure. The technique and results are described. From March 1995 to May 1998, 12 patients with paraesophageal hernia (4 following a previous Nissen procedure) underwent elective laparoscopic repair. In all patients a "tension-free" hiatoplasty and a floppy 360 degrees fundoplication were performed. The hiatal defect was repaired with a polypropylene mesh, fixed to the diaphragm by staples. A gastrophrenic anchorage procedure was added in the eight patients undergoing surgery for the first time, utilizing the peritoneum of the hernia sac. There were no conversions to open surgery or intraoperative complications. Two patients developed postoperative pleural effusion, which was treated medically. Mean hospital stay was 5 days. Three patients developed postoperative transient dysphagia to solid food that lasted 10 days. At a mean follow-up of 22.7 months (range 1-40), all patients are asymptomatic without dysphagia, reflux, or hernia recurrence. Laparoscopic "tension-free" hiatoplasty, 360 degrees fundoplication, and anterior gastrophrenic anchorage are effective in the treatment of large paraesophageal hernias.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Aug
pubmed:issn
1530-4515
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
9
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
257-62
pubmed:dateRevised
2004-11-17
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1999
pubmed:articleTitle
"Tension-free" hiatoplasty, gastrophrenic anchorage, and 360 degrees fundoplication in the laparoscopic treatment of paraesophageal hernia.
pubmed:affiliation
II Clinica Chirurgica, Policlinico Umberto I, Università La Sapienza, Rome, Italy.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Clinical Trial