Laparoscopic treatment of type III para-oesophageal hernia
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Van Niekerk, Martin Louis
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Health and Medical Publishing Group
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Type III congenital para-oesophageal hernia is a rare condition in children and is characterised by the herniation of both a substantial portion of the stomach and the gastro-oesophageal junction into the chest. This report describes the laparoscopic repair of 4 para-oesophageal hernias in children between 2002 and 2010. All hernias were treated successfully using the laparoscopic method. There were no recurrences. The laparoscopic repair of a para-oesophageal hernia is technically challenging, but is feasible and safe in the hands of paediatric surgeons familiar with laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery.
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Type III para-oesophageal hernia
Sustainable Development Goals
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Van Niekerk, ML 2011, 'Laparoscopic treatment of type III para-oesophageal hernia', South African Journal of Surgery, vol. 49, no. 1, pp. 47-48. [http://www.hmpg.co.za/journaldetail.php?journalno=8]