Laparoscopic repair of large hiatal hernia
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A hiatal hernia occurs when the upper part of the stomach pushes through an opening in the diaphragm and into the chest cavity. The diaphragm is the thin muscle wall that separates the chest cavity from the abdomen. The opening in the diaphragm is where the esophagus and stomach join.
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This video presents laparoscopic repair of a large hiatal hernia. The description defines a hiatal hernia as occurring when the upper part of the stomach pushes through an opening in the diaphragm into the chest cavity, and explains the diaphragm and the opening where the esophagus and stomach join.
Key points
- Presents laparoscopic repair of a large hiatal hernia
- Defines a hiatal hernia as the upper stomach pushing through an opening in the diaphragm into the chest cavity
- Explains the diaphragm separates the chest cavity from the abdomen
- Notes the opening in the diaphragm is where the esophagus and stomach join
Video Overview
This video presents “Laparoscopic repair of large hiatal hernia” — A hiatal hernia occurs when the upper part of the stomach pushes through an opening in the diaphragm and into the chest cavity. The diaphragm is the thin muscle wall that separates the chest cavity from the abdomen. The opening in the. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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