[HTML] from nih.govEJB Furnée, WA Draaisma, HG Gooszen… - World journal of …, 2011 - Springer Abstract Background There is controversy about the tailored or routine addition of an antireflux fundoplication in large hiatal hernia (type II–IV) repair. We investigated the strategy of selective addition of a fundoplication in patients with a large hiatal hernia and concomitant ... Related articles - All 6 versions
SA Antoniou, OO Koch, GA Antoniou… - … Archives of Surgery, 2011 - Springer Abstract Purpose The objective of the present study was to review the pertinent literature and analyze the evidence for and against the use of mesh for hiatal hernia repair, with a focus on the effects on recurrence and postoperative dysphagia. Methods A literature search was ...
BK Oelschlager… - Difficult Decisions in Thoracic Surgery, 2011 - Springer Repair of large hiatal hernias has traditionally been a difficult procedure and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Repair via thoracotomy or laparotomy leads to morbidity and mortality rates of 20% and 2% respectively.1,2 With more modern perioperative care and ... Related articles - All 2 versions
SA Antoniou, GA Antoniou, R Pointner… - Journal of …, 2011 - Springer Dear Editor, We read with great interest the article by Poncet et al., reporting their results of laparoscopic repair of large hiatal hernias without mesh reinforcement.1 In a prospective series of 89 patients, the authors achieved early and late recurrence rates of 4.5% and 15.7%, ... Related articles - All 2 versions