Paraesophageal hernias are typically seen in older adults ... and floppy Nissen’s fundoplication, which consisted of reducing ...

When the hiatal hernia is large or paraesophageal it is more likely to result in strangulation of a portion of the stomach and Nissen fundoplication may be indicated. [31] Whether the size or type ...

"Types II – IV hernias as a group are referred to as paraesophageal hernias ... mesh cruroplasty vs no reinforcement, fundoplication vs no antireflux procedure, and gastropexy vs no gastric ...

Fundoplication involves wrapping the upper ... Your doctor may also advise against surgery if you have a paraesophageal hernia that is not causing symptoms and if you’re above 60 years of ...

Some years later, and disappointed with contemporary hiatal hernia repairs, Nissen performed a fundoplication on a man with an incarcerated paraesophageal hernia. The clinical outcome was excellent.

Philadelphia, Pa. (October 28, 2013) – Minimally invasive surgical techniques have revolutionized the treatment paraesophageal hernia—but there's continued controversy over some key technical ...

Paraesophageal hernia occurs when a portion of the gastric fundus herniates through the diaphragm along the distal esophagus. Why such hernias form is unclear, but they are likely congenital in origin ...

In December 1996, the patient had undergone a laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication ... showed a sliding paraesophageal hernia and suggested the extravasation of contrast material within the ...

But studies show that up to 50% of hiatal hernias eventually return after surgery, usually after many years. If you have a paraesophageal hernia (when part of your stomach squeezes through the ...

This is the most common type of hiatal hernia. Paraesophageal hernia – A paraesophageal hernia happens when the top of the stomach squeezes up into the space above the diaphragm. This is not ...