NEW SURGICAL PROCEDURE FOR THE TREATMENT OF GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX AND HIATAL-HERNIA

  • 1 January 1979
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 148  (2) , 246-248
Abstract
A procedure for the treatment of sliding esophageal hiatal hernia and gastroesophageal reflux was successfully and safely performed upon 46 patients. It is based on the placement of a ringlike silicone prosthesis around the lower part of the esophagus, below the diaphragm.

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