RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Laparoscopic repair of giant paraesophageal hernias: An update for internists
JF Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
JO Cleve Clin J Med
FD Cleveland Clinic
SP 511
OP 514
VO 70
IS 6
A1 Rosen, Michael
A1 Ponsky, Jeffrey
YR 2003
UL http://www.ccjm.org/content/70/6/511.abstract
AB Paraesophageal hernias are typically associated with symptoms and can sometimes lead to life-threatening complications. We recommend laparoscopic surgical repair for patients with symptomatic paraesophageal hernias. This article explains why and presents a general overview of the laparoscopic repair of para-esophageal hernias and its merits relative to open surgical repair.