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- Title
Repair of symptomatic giant paraesophageal hernias in elderly (>70 years) patients results in improved quality of life.
- Authors
Louie, Brian E; Blitz, Maurice; Farivar, Alexander S; Orlina, Jeraldine; Aye, Ralph W
- Abstract
Giant paraesophageal hernias (PEH) involve herniation ofstomach and/or other viscera into the mediastinum. These are usually symptomatic and commonly occur in the elderly. The benefits and risks of operating on elderly patients with giant PEH have not been clearly elucidated.
- Publication
Journal of gastrointestinal surgery : official journal of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, 2011, Vol 15, Issue 3, p389
- ISSN
1873-4626
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1007/s11605-010-1324-6