A Reproducible Method of Measuring the Esophageal Hiatus and Potential Use in Hiatal Hernia Repairs

Key Points

• The research aims to establish a reproducible method for measuring the esophageal hiatus and its application in hiatal hernia surgeries.
• Developed a reproducible measurement technique for the esophageal hiatus.
• Compared measurement outcomes between two distinct groups.
• Analyzed data to identify differences in surface area.
• The new measurement method shows a significant difference between the two groups.
• Findings imply the potential for a standardized value in clinical practice.