Assessment and reduction of diaphragmatic tension during hiatal hernia repair
Assessment and reduction of diaphragmatic tension during hiatal hernia repair
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Boston: Springer US
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English
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Boston: Springer US
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During hiatal hernia repair there are two vectors of tension: axial and radial. An optimal repair minimizes the tension along these vectors. Radial tension is not easily recognized. There are no simple maneuvers like measuring length that facilitate assessment of radial tension. The aims of this project were to: (1) establish a simple...
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Assessment and reduction of diaphragmatic tension during hiatal hernia repair
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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_1661333981
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_1661333981
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0930-2794
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1432-2218
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10.1007/s00464-014-3744-y
