Purpose Giant paraesophageal hernias (GPEH) are relatively uncommon and account for
less than 5% of all primary hiatal hernias. Giant Secondary GPEH can be observed after …

Background Giant hiatal hernia (GHH) is a condition where one-third of the stomach
migrates into the thorax. Nowadays, laparoscopic treatment gives excellent postoperative …

Introduction Paraesophageal hernias are often asymptomatic, but when symptomatic they
should be fixed laparoscopically. A cruroplasty of the diaphragmatic pillars is performed and …

Abstract Purpose/Aim: Paraesophageal hiatus hernias are seldom found, however the
incidence is increasing accounting for 5-10% of all hiatal hernias. The aim of this review is to …

Background: Laparoscopic surgery has become the preferred management for
paraesophageal hernias (PEH); however surgical management versus watchful waiting …

Background Risk factors for mortality following emergent hiatal hernia (HH) repair in the era
of minimally invasive surgery remain poorly defined. Methods Data was obtained from the …

Paraesophageal hernia (PEH) repair is typically performed electively. Complex PEHs
(obstructed or gangrenous) require more urgent repair and can have significant …

Background: Patients with a giant hiatus hernia may present with acute symptoms caused by
obstruction, strangulation, perforation and uncontrolled bleeding. Emergency surgical repair …

Background: In the emergent setting, most paraesophageal hernia (PEH) repairs are done
by laparotomy with adjunct gastropexy or gastrostomy tube (GT) placement. This adjunct to …

Introduction There is a paucity of literature comparing safety outcomes between formal
fundoplication and gastric fixation procedures for hiatal hernia repairs, especially in the …