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		Hiatal Hernia
		Laparoscopic Hiatal Hernia Repair.

		“Heartburn is a common problem in the Western world. Approximately 7% of the population experience symptoms of heartburn daily. An abnormal esophageal exposure to gastric juice is probably present in 20-40% of this population, meaning this people have GERD.”



	Hernias


	Hiatal Hernia (Laparoscopic Hiatal Hernia repair)


	Introduction


	Classification of hiatal hernias and incidence


	Signs & symptoms


	Diagnosis & Treatment


	Indications & Contraindications


	Laparoscopic vs open surgery


	Surgical technique





	Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease/GERD

Surgical Procedures > Hernias > Hiatal Hernia

Classification of Hiatal Hernias and Incidence

Type I (90%): Classic sliding hiatal hernia in which gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) migrates into the thorax though the esophageal hiatus.

Type II (9%): True paraesophageal hernia, in which the fundus of the stomach herniates into the thorax and the GEJ is in normal position.

Type III (1%): Combination of the two previous types.

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