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Primary Article

Paraesophageal Hernias Early Operation Provides the Key to Safe, Simple Repair

Authors: WILLIAM P. REED JR. MD, HARRIETT STEINERT MD, ELLIOTT BADDER MD

Abstract

ABSTRACT: N/A Five cases of paraesophageal hernia recently came under the care of the Surgical Service of the University of Maryland. Major morbidity and mortality resulted only when early repair was postponed. In contrast, elective repair was uniformly simple and safe.

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