Laparoscopic Surgical Treatment of Hiatal Hernia with Gastric Volvulus: Report of a Case

Abstract

Paraesophageal hernias represent 5 to 10% of all hiatal hernias. Mainly because of the ageing of the population, their incidence is increasing: the etiopathogenesis is defined in fact by weakening of the diaphragmatic esophageal ligament, dilatation of the esophageal hiatus due to vertebral body fracture, gibbus deformity, obesity, and an increase in abdominal pressure [2]. They are classified into four types [1]: