| Literature DB >> 19018602 |
Marco G Patti1, Piero M Fisichella.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: The approach to paraesophageal hernias has changed radically over the last 15 years, both in terms of indications for the repair and of surgical technique. DISCUSSION: Today we operate mostly on patients who are symptomatic and the laparoscopic repair has replaced in most cases the open approach through either a laparotomy or a thoracotomy. The following describes a step by step approach to the laparoscopic repair of paraesophageal hernia.Entities:
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Year: 2008 PMID: 19018602 DOI: 10.1007/s11605-008-0745-y
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Gastrointest Surg ISSN: 1091-255X Impact factor: 3.452