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Large hiatus hernia requiring hiatoplasty - An ongoing challenge: A case series

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This case series examines surgical management of large hiatus herniae in pediatric patients using biological tissue matrix to reinforce hiatoplasty. The study addresses gaps in pediatric evidence and explores alternatives to prosthetic mesh, which carries significant complication rates in adults including dysphagia and recurrence.

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  • Evidence for managing large hiatus hernias in pediatric patients is currently lacking, creating clinical uncertainty.
  • Adult studies show high complication rates: up to 25% dysphagia and 38% recurrence after hiatus hernia repair.
  • Biological tissue matrix may offer an alternative to prosthetic mesh for augmenting hiatoplasty in children.
  • Prosthetic mesh use in hiatus hernia repair has a conflicting risk-benefit profile in adult literature.
  • Recurrence and dysphagia remain significant challenges in large hiatus hernia surgical management.

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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Large hiatus hernia requiring hiatoplasty - An ongoing challenge: A case series. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2025-08-20. https://library.globalcastmd.com/article/10843

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