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Revision of failed traditional fundoplication using EsophyX® transoral fundoplication [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Laparoscopic revision of failed traditional fundoplication is difficult and involves risk of gastric, esophageal, and vagal nerve injury that is higher than that of the primary fundoplication.
Jacqueline Fearon +3 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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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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Impact of surgical repair on type IV paraesophageal hernias (PEHs) [PDF]
Background Paraesophageal hernias (PEHs; types II-III-IV) account for about 5% of all hiatal hernias (HHs). The peculiarity of PEHs is the presence of a herniated sac which contains a more or less important part of the stomach, along with other abdominal
Fiorillo, Claudio (ORCID:0000-0001-7681-3567)
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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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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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Health-related quality of life after laparoscopic repair of giant paraesophageal hernia : how does recurrence in CT scan compare to clinical success? [PDF]
Background Computed tomography (CT) is widely used in the diagnosis of giant paraesophageal hernias (GPEH) but has not been utilised systematically for follow-up.
Andersson, Saana Elli-Maria +6 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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The SLR maneuver is a valuable component of GERD evaluation. By establishing optimal thresholds for both effective EGJ challenge and accurate GERD prediction, we provide another step for standardized implementation in clinical practice. ABSTRACT Background Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) arises from dysfunction of the anti‐reflux barrier.
Stefano Siboni +7 more
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Prenatal diagnosis of congenital paraesophageal hiatal hernia
s: Congenital paraesophageal hiatal hernia (CPEH) is a rare condition. CPEH can cause important clinical problems such as gastric volvulus, hematemesis, vomiting, failure to thrive, and respiratory distress, it requires early diagnosis and prompt ...
Min Jeng Cho +4 more
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