Laparoscopic repair of very large hiatus hernia with sutures versus absorbable mesh versus nonabsorbable mesh a randomized controlled trial [PDF]
Author version made available in accordance with pubilsher policy. 12 month embargo applies from the date of publication (1 Feb 2015).Objective: Determine whether absorbable or non-absorbable mesh in repair of large hiatus hernias reduces the risk of ...
Aly, Ahmad +8 more
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Upside-down stomach is a relatively rare type of a large paraesophageal hernia characterized by the migration of the stomach into the posterior mediastinum. Upside-down stomach is prone to severe complications and therefore surgery is recommended even in
Nasser Sakran +4 more
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Acute organoaxial gastric volvulus—A dangerous twist
Acute gastric volvulus is a rare yet life‐threatening condition with mortality ranging from 30% to 50% if not treated promptly. The stomach rotates on itself causing strangulation precipitating necrosis, cameron lesions, and perforation.
Justine Chinnappan +3 more
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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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A case of omental herniation through the esophageal hiatus successfully treated by laparoscopic surgery [PDF]
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Azuma, Daisuke +7 more
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A rare diaphragmatic hernia with a delayed presentation of intestinal symptoms following spleno-distal pancreatectomy: a case report [PDF]
Acquired diaphragmatic hernia, non-related to trauma, is a very rare condition. It can constitute a therapeutic problem and the surgical solution is not always immediately clear.
Andreotti, Dario +7 more
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Congenital paraesophageal hernia presenting with chronic vomiting and iron deficiency anemia
Hiatal hernia (HH) is very rare in children and is mostly due to congenital defects unlike adults having acquired etiology. HH is either sliding or paraesophageal hernia (PEH).
Muhammad Afzal +3 more
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Laparoscopic paraesophageal hernia repair with absorbable mesh: a systematic review [PDF]
Background: Laparoscopic repair is the standard of care for patients with paraesophageal hernia (PEH). Different prosthetic materials have been proposed to bolster the hiatus thus theoretically minimizing the probability for hernia recurrence. The use of
Aiolfi, A +10 more
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Pneumothorax during laparoscopic repair of giant paraesophageal hernia
Giant paraesophageal hernia is an uncommon morbid disorder which may present a risk of catastrophic complications and should be repaired electively as soon as possible.
Ranvinder Kaur +5 more
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Two Infant Cases Admitted with Atypical Presentation and Diagnosed as Type IV Hiatal Hernia
Type IV paraesophageal hiatal hernias are diaphragmatic hernias that are extremely rare in the pediatric age group in which the stomach and other intra-abdominal organs herniate from the esophageal hiatus of the diaphragm into the mediastinum.
Esra Öztürk +4 more
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