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Paraesophageal hernias -how do you repair? desire a gastric sleeve. it was attempted 8/17 but stopped when severity of hernia found. was open surgery to close incision. want to fix hernia and get the sleeve done. does this require open surgery?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Talk to surgeon: The surgeon who attempted the sleeve on you would be the best one to discuss your options with since no one knows better how severe your hernia is than him . If you have doubts, get a 2nd opinion.

Dr Hammerstead agreed

Answered 6/25/2018

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A member asked:

Paraesophageal hernias -how do you repair? desire a gastric sleeve. it was attempted 8/17 but stopped when severity of hernia found. was open surgery to close incision. want to fix hernia and get the sleeve done. does this require open surgery?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

Dr Hammerstead agreed

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