Gastroesophageal reflux and hiatus hernia in children: experience with 70 cases

Area of Science:

• Gastroenterology
• Surgical Innovation
• Hernia Repair

Background:

• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and hiatus hernias are common conditions requiring surgical intervention.
• Historical surgical approaches have evolved to improve patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present a surgical technique for operating on gastroesophageal reflux with or without hiatus hernia.
• To report on the outcomes of this technique in a series of patients.

Main Methods:

• A cohort of seventy patients with gastroesophageal reflux and/or hiatus hernia underwent surgery.
• The majority of these cases utilized a specific surgical technique detailed in the study.

Main Results:

• The surgical technique was applied to the majority of the seventy cases.
• Satisfactory results were achieved in most of the patients operated upon.

Conclusions:

• The described surgical technique is effective for treating gastroesophageal reflux with or without hiatus hernia.
• The historical application of this method since 1959 demonstrates its sustained utility and satisfactory outcomes.