Paraesophageal Hernia and Gastric Volvulus
The fellow should be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the evaluation and management of the acute presentation of paraesophageal hernias
- Describe initial treatment of a patient with gastric volvulus
- Describe the surgical options for the acute management of paraesophageal hernias
- Describe the surgical management options for gastric volvulus
Resources
- Topic Summary
- AAST Education Module - Paraesophageal Hernia
- Overview Article:
- Additional Resources:
- Lima, DL; de Figueiredo, SMP; et al. Hiatal hernia repair with biosynthetic mesh reinforcement: a qualitative systematic review. Surg Endosc. 2023 Oct;37(10):7425-7436.
- Clapp, B; Hamdan, M; et al. Is fundoplication necessary after paraesophageal hernia repair? A meta-analysis and systematic review. Surg Endosc. 2022 Aug;36(8):6300-6311.
- Straatman, J; Groen, LCB; et al. Treatment of paraesophageal hiatal hernia in octogenarians: a systematic review and retrospective cohort study. Dis Esophagus. 2018 Jul 1;31(7).
- Markar, SR; Menon, N; et al. EAES Multidisciplinary Rapid Guideline: systematic review, meta-analysis, GRADE assessment and evidence-informed recommendations on the surgical management of paraesophageal hernias. Surg Endosc. 2023 Dec;37(12):9013-9029.
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