Duodenum in the right hemithorax: An unusual case of a large paraesophageal hernia
Paraesophageal hernia is an uncommon condition where the gastric fundus herniates through the diaphragm without the accompanied migration of the gastroesophageal junction. A woman in her late 60s presented with symptoms of vomiting and decreased appetite
Mahisha Virdiana +3 more
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Comparing anterior gastropexy to no anterior gastropexy for paraesophageal hernia repair: a study protocol for a randomized control trial. [PDF]
Background More than half of patients undergoing paraesophageal hernia repair (PEHR) will have radiographic hernia recurrence at 5 years after surgery.
Blake KE +9 more
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Congenital paraesophageal hernia with gastric outlet obstruction in a neonate with Cornelia de Lange Syndrome [PDF]
We describe a case of a newborn being treated for encephalopathy and seizures, whose radiographs since the first day of life demonstrate a persistent ovoid lucency over the central lower chest.
Bryan C. McDowell, MD +2 more
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Esophagogastric fistula associated with paraesophageal hernia in a 5-year-old girl
Esophagogastric fistula is a rare complication related to severe gastroesophageal reflux disease, previous surgery, or malignancy. We describe an unusual case of esophagogastric fistula associated with paraesophageal hernia in a 5-year-old girl.
Tamaki Iwade
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An alternative approach to repair of giant paraesophageal hernia in selected patients with minimal history of reflux: Analysis of outcomes in more than 100 patientsCentral MessagePerspective [PDF]
Objectives: Laparoscopic repair of giant paraesophageal hernia (LGPEHR) is a complex operation and typically includes an antireflux procedure (ARS); however, some patients without a history of reflux may be able to avoid an ARS.
Shuyin Liang, MD +12 more
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Comment on "Laparoscopic Paraesophageal Hernia Repair: to Mesh or Not to Mesh". [PDF]
Aiolfi A +4 more
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Struggling with a Gastric Volvulus Secondary to a Type IV Hiatal Hernia [PDF]
Type IV hiatal hernias are characterized by herniation of the stomach along with associated viscera such as the spleen, colon, small bowel, and pancreas through the esophageal hiatus. They are relatively rare, representing only about 5%–7% of all hernias,
Dafnomilis George +8 more
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Incarcerated Paraesophageal Hernia. [PDF]
Kuvendjiska J +2 more
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Large paraesophageal hiatal hernia, which is a type III hiatal hernia, involves the combined herniation of both the esophagogastric junction and fundus.
Fang-Chin Hsu +3 more
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Endoscopic reduction of type IV paraesophageal hernia [PDF]
Thomas R. McCarty, MD, MPH +4 more
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