Publication
Laparoscopic mesh-augmented hiatoplasty as a treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease and hiatal hernias-preliminary clinical and functional results of a prospective case series
Journal Paper/Review - Mar 26, 2008
Borovicka Jan
Units
PubMed
Doi
Citation
Borovicka J. Laparoscopic mesh-augmented hiatoplasty as a treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease and hiatal hernias-preliminary clinical and functional results of a prospective case series. Am J Surg 2008; 195:749-56.
Type
Journal Paper/Review (English)
Journal
Am J Surg 2008; 195
Publication Date
Mar 26, 2008
Issn Electronic
1879-1883
Pages
749-56
Brief description/objective
Because fundoplication-related side effects are frequent, we evaluated laparoscopic mesh-augemented hiatoplasty (LMAH) as a potential treatment option for gastroesophageal reflux disease and/or symptomatic hiatal herania. LMAH aims to prevent reflux solely by mesh-reinforced narrowing of the hiatus and lengthening of the intra-abdominal esophagus.