A hiatal hernia involves the herniation of the stomach above the diaphragm. Preoperative work-up generally invoves the use of upper endoscopy and an upper GI study. Emergent repair is generally ind
Minimally-invasive techniques have been implemented in the repair of giant hiatal hernias with successful outcomes; however, recurrence rates have also been reported up to 30 to 40%. In this video,
Increased age, higher American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) score, and frailty are known risk factors for morbidity and mortality following paraesophageal herni
Giant Hiatal hernias are rare occurrences and are equally rare causes of acute pancreatitis.
METHODS AND PROCEDURES: A 57-year-old ma
Efferent loop syndrome (ELS) is defined as a mechanical obstruction of the efferent enteric jejunal limb. ELS can occur after a Whipple, Billroth II gastrectomy, or R