BACKGROUND The literature reports the efficacy of the laparoscopic approach to paraesophageal hiatal hernia repair. However, its adoption as the preferred surgical approach and the risks associated with paraesophageal hiatal hernia repair have not been reviewed in a large database. METHOD The Nationwide Inpatient Sample dataset was queried from 1998 to 2005 for patients who underwent repair o...

Hiatal hernia is a common condition of the digestive system characterized by displacement stomach into chest through esophageal hiatus diaphragm. As research progresses and more scientific evidence accumulates, continued advances in surgical approach to hiatal are expected occur. This will allow for better understanding disease’s pathophysiology development new techniques approaches that furthe...

61 years old known case of bronchial asthma, chronic pancreatitis, presented with postprandial epigastric campy abdominal pain and vomiting for one month no history of trauma. Initial evaluation revealed paraesophageal hernia. EGD finding is grade II esophagitis with modular mucosa and superficial ulceration, Distal part of the funds, body and the Antrim were rolled back into thoracic cavity. A...

The subject of oesophageal length is discussed. The great variations in the length of the oesophagus in individual patients is noted, and the practical use of its recognition in oesophageal surgery is stressed. An apprasial of the various methods available for this measurement is made; this includes the use of external chest measurement, endoscopic measurement, and the measurement of the level ...

introduction the popularity of sleeve gastrectomy, as a treatment for morbid obesity, has increased recently due to its safety and relatively technical simplicity. sleeve gastrectomy, however, is not free of complications and due to the increased number of cases performed with this method, new postoperative complications would be expected to be experienced. few cases of gastric volvulus are rep...

The use of mesh for laparoscopic repair of large hiatal hernias may decrease recurrence rates in comparison with primary suture repair. The type of mesh material, as well as its size and shape, is still a matter of debate. The aim of this study was to evaluate a lightweight polypropylene mesh (TiMesh) repair of hiatal hernias, with particular reference to symptomatic relief, patient satisfactio...

Hiatal hernia is a common condition; its exact prevalence is uncertain because of disagreement about its definition, but some sources suggest that it is present in more than 50% of individuals older than the age of 50 years (1). Cardiologists are most commonly involved in the care of patients with hiatal hernia because of the diagnostic challenge posed by gastroesophageal reflux in the differen...

OBJECTIVE To determine the effect of pregnancy and vaginal delivery on the pelvic floor and levatorani morphology and function. METHODS Design. Cross-sectional study. Setting. Tertiary care teaching hospital. Population. 75 primigravid women were recruited for assessment at 6 weeks postpartum compared with 25 nulliparous women. Hiatal morphology and levator ani muscle avulsion were assessed b...