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  • Title: [Laparoscopic treatment of esophageal hiatal hernia: analysis of 11 cases].
    Author: Cai XJ, Zheng XY, Yu H, Huang DY, Liang X, Yang J, Li W, Wang YF.
    Journal: Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi; 2005 Mar 09; 85(9):584-5. PubMed ID: 15949350.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect and safety of laparoscopic treatment in patients with esophageal hiatal hernia. METHODS: Eleven patients with esophageal hiatal hernia, 9 males and 2 females, with the mean age of 56, accepted laparoscopic treatment. Two cases were treated by hernia repair merely and 9 cases were treated by hernia repair and fundoplication (Nissen's operation) one of which accepted laparoscopic cholecystoectomy at the same time. RESULTS: All patients were treated successfully. The operation time was 2.5 hours (1.5 - 5 hours) and the blood loss was between 20 - 200 ml. The patients began to accept liquid diet 24 - 36 hours after operation. There was no postoperative complication and all the clinic symptoms disappeared. The mean hospitalization time was 8 days (6 - 15d). CONCLUSION: Laparoscopic treatment of esophageal hiatal hernia provides a safe and minimal invasive procedure.
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