A535 Hiatal Hernia Repair and Conversion to Omega Loop Bypass after Sleeve Gastrectomy

Sleeve Gastrectomy alters the normal stomach anatomy resulting in a significant incidence of hiatal hernia and gastroesophageal reflux disease. Although many patients remain asymptomatic, many complain of severe reflux symptoms not responsive to medical management. To describe the diagnosis and treatment of hiatus hernia after sleeve gastrectomy with conversion to Omega Loop Bypass and using fixation suture technique.
Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research