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What is surgical management of patient having diaphragmatic hernia?
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Depends: There are many types of diaphragmatic hernias. The most common is one located near the esophagus, and may cause heartburn and food reflux symptoms. Usually this is repaired with a laparoscopic surgery such as nissen fundoplication.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Repair: Usually it requires surgic repair with pt's own tissue or a mesh. www.drlugo.com.
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