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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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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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