Effect of Hernia Sac Excision on Crural Tension in Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Recruiting
Observational Study
Paraesophageal Hernia
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 80
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 42 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Corewell Health West · Other
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About This Trial
Paraesophageal hernia can cause significant clinical symptoms, including reflux, chest pain, nausea, regurgitation, and even life threatening conditions such as bowel obstruction, and gastric volvulus. Repair of a paraesophageal hernia is associated with significant recurrence rate, with primary repair often in excess of 50%. Hernia recurrence and revisional surgery significantly increase the like…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* All patients age 18-80 undergoing elective or emergent paraesophageal hernia repair for symptomatic paraesophageal hernia will be eligible for enrollment into the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with previous history of esophageal, gastric, diaphragmatic, or anti-reflu…
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