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How likely are sutures for fixing a hiatal hernia to become undone after surgery? months, years? i just had the linx device implanted.

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Specializes in Trauma Surgery

Good article: From USC a leader in hiatal hernia treatment http://www.surgery.usc.edu/uppergi-general/gastroesophagealrefluxdisease-linx-risksbenefits.html

Answered 1/7/2019

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