Abstract:-Background -A major complication after laparoscopic fundoplication is migration of the fundic wrap into the chest, with or without rupture of the valve. This can occur as a result of inadequate closure of the diaphragmatic hiatus, by rupture of sutures or carried by laceration of the muscle fibers manipulated. AimTo verify the efficiency of the use of Dacron ® or Prolene ® mesh in the reinforcement of the diaphragmatic hiatus. Methods -Fifteen patients were operated with mean age of 46 years using laparoscopi… Show more
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