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[Paraesophageal hiatal hernia--risks and surgical indications]
Helvetica Chirurgica Acta
|June 1, 1989
Summary
Paraesophageal hernia surgery, involving hiatus narrowing and gastropexy, effectively manages symptoms and prevents serious complications. Elective surgery is recommended even for asymptomatic patients due to the risk of emergencies like gastric ulcers or incarceration.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Gastroenterology
- Abdominal Surgery