Anterior Gastropexy Added to Paraesophageal Hernia Repair May Reduce Recurrence
Paraesophageal hernia is a variant of hiatal hernia that occurs when a portion of the stomach herniates through the esophageal hiatus alongside the esophagus. These hernias may cause severe reflux symptoms and post-prandial chest pain. Life-threatening complications, including ischemic injury, perforation, and obstruction also occur. Minimally invasive surgical hernia repair is the recommended treatment for this condition, but hernia recurrence rates of more than 50% have been reported. Data cited by the authors suggested that suturing of the stomach to the anterior abdominal wall—anterior gastropexy—after hernia repair could reduce recurrences.
Hiatus hernia
Hiatus hernias (alternative plural: herniae) occur when there is herniation of abdominal contents through the oesophageal hiatus of the diaphragm into the thoracic cavity.
What are the complications of an inguinal hernia?
An inguinal hernia can become stuck, or incarcerated. Without treatment, this can lead to strangulation, causing the tissue inside the hernia to die.
Inguinal hernia
Inguinal hernias are the commonest type of abdominal wall hernias (up to 80% 3) and are most often acquired. There is a recognised male predilection with an M:F ratio of up to 7:1 3.
How to Prevent a Hernia
While hernias aren’t considered a serious health condition, life-threatening complications may arise if they grow bigger. Fortunately, certain lifestyle changes can be taken to prevent a hernia from developing or worsening.
