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Review
. 1996 Jul;6(3):641-66.

Hiatal hernia

D A Johnson  1 , W K Ruffin
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  • PMID: 8803572
Review

Hiatal hernia

D A Johnson et al. Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am. 1996 Jul.

Abstract

Hiatal hernia is a condition that is commonly encountered, widely discussed but frequently misunderstood. This review focuses on the pathogenesis, classification, associated conditions and complications of hiatal hernia. Additionally, the medical and surgical approaches to treatment are discussed with a detailed discussion of pre- and postoperative assessment in symptomatic patients.

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