Publication
Efficacy of laparoscopic mesh-augmented hiatoplasty in GERD and symptomatic hiatal hernia. Study using combined impedance-pH monitoring
Journal Paper/Review - Jan 23, 2008
Borovicka Jan
Units
PubMed
Doi
Citation
Borovicka J. Efficacy of laparoscopic mesh-augmented hiatoplasty in GERD and symptomatic hiatal hernia. Study using combined impedance-pH monitoring. J Gastrointest Surg 2008; 12:816-21.
Type
Journal Paper/Review (English)
Journal
J Gastrointest Surg 2008; 12
Publication Date
Jan 23, 2008
Issn Print
1091-255X
Pages
816-21
Brief description/objective
Laparoscopic fundoplication is the standard antireflux procedure. However, side effects such as gas bloating indicate that the procedure is not unproblematic. Laparoscopic mesh-augmented hiatoplasty (LMAH) might be an alternative operation aimed at restoring the intra-abdominal part of the esophagus and reducing the size of the diaphragmatic hiatus.