title: Measurement of the esophageal hiatus by calculation of the hiatal surface area (HSA). Why, when and how?
authors.affiliation: Laparoscopic and Functional Surgery, Department of General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery, University Hospital Tuebingen, Hoppe - Seyler - Strasse 3, D-72076, Tuebingen, Germany. fagzellamsee@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Frank A
authors.initials: FA
authors.lastname: Granderath
mesh_terms: D000886:Anthropometry / Q000379:methods; D002138:Calibration; D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures; D004945:Esophagoscopy; D004947:Esophagus / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery*; D006551:Hernia, Hiatal / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008953:Models, Anatomic; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D013536:Suture Techniques