Hiatal hernia repair - series

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Incision

While the patient is deep asleep and pain-free (general anesthesia), an incision is made in the abdomen.

Update Date: 8/11/2011

Updated by: George F. Longstreth, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program San Diego, California. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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