Laparoscopic repair of paraesophageal hiatus hernia in infancy

Paraesophageal hiatus hernia (PEHH) is an uncommon type of diaphragmatic hernia in the pediatric age group. Two patients aged 5-months and 8-months presented with respiratory symptoms and underwent a laparoscopic repair. Preoperative assessment included chest x-ray and CT scan. We suggest that lapar...

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Published in:Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons 2008-10, Vol.13 (4), p.142-143
Main Authors: Kundal, Anjani Kumar, Zargar, Noor Ullah, Krishna, Anurag
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Case Report
Diaphragmatic hernia
Health aspects
Hernias
Hiatal hernia
paraesophageal hiatus hernia
recurrent chest infections
Surgery
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Summary:Paraesophageal hiatus hernia (PEHH) is an uncommon type of diaphragmatic hernia in the pediatric age group. Two patients aged 5-months and 8-months presented with respiratory symptoms and underwent a laparoscopic repair. Preoperative assessment included chest x-ray and CT scan. We suggest that laparoscopic repair of PEHH in infants is safe and preferred mode of the treatment.
ISSN:0971-9261
1998-3891
DOI:10.4103/0971-9261.44766