Surgical management of hiatal hernia in children.

Journal of Pediatric Surgery
T C Jewett, D J Waterston

Abstract

Hiatal hernia should be included in the differential diagnosis of all children with emesis and failure to thrive, since early diagnosis is imperative to prevent the irreversible esophageal damage from long-standing peptic esophagitis. The Nissen fundoplication as described in this paper appears to be far superior to gastropexy in preventing recurrence of gastroesophageal reflux. Colon interposition should be reserved for those cases in which hiatal herniorrhaphy is technically impossible. Successful repair of the hiatal hernia results in rapid improvement in the nutritional status of these children.

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Oct 1, 1974·Annals of Surgery·J G RandolphK D Anderson
Oct 1, 1973·Journal of Pediatric Surgery·M CarcassonneJ Aubert

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Jan 1, 1977·The American Journal of Digestive Diseases·M AndorskyM Davidson
Oct 1, 1982·Annals of Surgery·J A O'NeillJ M Templeton
Aug 1, 1982·Thorax·C J Smallpiece, P B Deverall
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