High-resolution Manometry Outperforms UGI for Hiatal Hernia Diagnosis

Using high-resolution esophageal manometry (HREM) improves diagnosis of sliding hiatal hernia in morbidly obese patients.

  • HREM identified intraoperative sliding hiatal hernia with an accuracy of 93%, compared to the upper gastrointestinal series.
  • Study involved 137 bariatric surgery patients, confirming sliding hiatal hernias in 19% of cases.

Incorporating HREM into preoperative evaluations can enhance surgical planning and patient outcomes in this population.

Journal Article by Leelakiatpaiboon S, Keeratichananont S (…) Netinatsunton N et 2 al. in J Neurogastroenterol Motil

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