title: Paraoesophageal hernia: an overview.
abstract: Paraoesophageal hernias are a rare but clinically important type of hiatus hernia. Gastric volvulus and perforation may ensue. Investigation and management is determined by patient presentation.  This review summarizes current research regarding paraoesophageal hernias.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, St. Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland. derek.hennessey@gmail.com
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Hennessey
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Convie
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Barry
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Aremu
mesh_terms: D006551:Hernia, Hiatal / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D013277:Stomach Volvulus / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery