Abstract:Background:
Laparoscopic surgery has become the preferred management for paraesophageal hernias (PEH); however surgical management versus watchful waiting remains controversial in older patients.
Methods:
This retrospective study analyzed the outcomes of PEH repair in elderly patients surgically managed at The Ottawa Hospital over a 10-year period. Patients older than 60 years who underwent PEH repair were examined with respect to presentation, technique and associated … Show more
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