Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item:
https://hdl.handle.net/2440/16696
Citations | ||
Scopus | Web of ScienceĀ® | Altmetric |
---|---|---|
?
|
?
|
Type: | Journal article |
Title: | Effect on iron deficiency anemia of laparoscopic repair of large paraesophageal hernias |
Author: | Hayden, J. Jamieson, G. |
Citation: | Diseases of the Esophagus, 2005; 18(5):329-331 |
Publisher: | Blackwell Publishing Asia |
Issue Date: | 2005 |
ISSN: | 1120-8694 1442-2050 |
Statement of Responsibility: | J.D. Hayden and G.G. Jamieson |
Abstract: | SUMMARY. Patients with iron deficiency anemia sometimes have a large paraesophageal hernia and no other explanation for their chronic blood loss. The management of these patients can be a dilemma, especially when the hernia is otherwise asymptomatic. We aimed to determine whether a laparoscopic repair of the hernia could cure the anemia. We reviewed a consecutive series of 11 cases of iron deficiency anemia associated with a large paraesophageal hernia, many without associated linear gastric erosions, managed by laparoscopic repair and fundoplication. There was one conversion in a patient with dense adhesions from previous upper abdominal surgery. Another patient required a laparoscopic reoperation for an early recurrence. Major morbidity occurred in three patients and there was no mortality. There was no recurrence of anemia after a median follow-up of more than 2 years. Iron deficiency anemia in association with a large paraesophageal hernia can be treated by laparoscopic repair with acceptable morbidity and minimal mortality. The complications of a large paraesophageal hernia are also prevented. |
Keywords: | Fundoplication Hiatus hernia Iron deficiency anemia Laparoscopic procedure Outcome |
DOI: | 10.1111/j.1442-2050.2005.00508.x |
Published version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1442-2050.2005.00508.x |
Appears in Collections: | Aurora harvest 2 Surgery publications |
Files in This Item:
There are no files associated with this item.
Items in DSpace are protected by copyright, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise indicated.