What is Hiatal Hernia
Hiatus hernia or hiatal hernia is the protrusion (or hernia) of the upper part of the stomach into the thorax through a tear or weakness in the diaphragm. The symptoms include acid...
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i have been told surgery is my best option to cure a large h h, does any one knoww the success rate as i am very worried that i will end up worse
Posted on 10/14/09, 04:10 pm |
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If you google some of the various medical websites, such as WebMD, you can find a great deal of information on HH surgery. The success rates can vary from 60% to 90%, depending on the "source" of information, as well as some other factors. Normally, the surgeon will repair the hernia, and then wrap the upper part of the stomach (the fundus) around the esophaugus. This procedure is called a Nissen Fundoplication. There are some side effects involved with the surgery - some of which could be long term.
Please let me know how it goes for you and what you find out. We are pulling for you. 
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i was cut from my chest pass the belly button...the acid reflux is gone ....my stomach wrap was wrapped completely around so my stomach is alot smaller...have alot of problems now with burping and gas...I am not sure...my dr says it is better to be completely wrapped around...good luck if you have the procedure down..after surgery it is important not to eat what you are supposed to not to eat...no lifting...you can get a hernia from this surgery...ask lots of questions
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