title: Parahiatal hernia with volvulus and incarceration: laparoscopic repair of a rare defect.
abstract: A rare case of parahiatal hernia with gastric volvulus and incarceration is reported. An anatomically distinct diaphragmatic defect was present adjacent to a structurally normal esophageal hiatus. Laparoscopic repair was performed with excellent results.
authors.affiliation: Section of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA.
authors.forename: M D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Rodefeld
authors.forename: N J
authors.initials: NJ
authors.lastname: Soper
mesh_terms: D003964:Diaphragm / Q000002:abnormalities; D004942:Esophagitis, Peptic / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D018662:Fundoplication; D017219:Gastric Outlet Obstruction / Q000209:etiology; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000209:etiology; D006551:Hernia, Hiatal / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008875:Middle Aged; D013277:Stomach Volvulus / Q000601:surgery*; D013536:Suture Techniques