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Management of Minimally Symptomatic Recurrent Hiatal Hernia

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Abstract

Recurrent hiatal hernias are a common and challenging clinical problem. The goal of this chapter is to provide guidance on the management of patients with minimally symptomatic recurrent hiatal hernias. To this end, we review the epidemiology and mechanisms of these recurrences and discuss the clinical features that are necessary to consider when deciding the appropriate management for patients with recurrent hiatal hernias.

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  1. Department of Surgery, Center for Videoendoscopic Surgery, University of Washington, Center for Esophageal and Gastric Surgery, 1959 NE Pacific St., 356410, Seattle, WA, 98195, USA

    Brant K. Oelschlager MD

  2. Department of Surgery, Center for Videoendoscopic Surgery, University of Washington, 1959 NE Pacific St., 356410, Seattle, WA, 98195, USA

    Robert B. Yates MD

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Oelschlager, B.K., Yates, R.B. (2014). Management of Minimally Symptomatic Recurrent Hiatal Hernia. In: Ferguson, M. (eds) Difficult Decisions in Thoracic Surgery. Difficult Decisions in Surgery: An Evidence-Based Approach, vol 1. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-6404-3_41

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