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Laparoscopic repair of paraesophageal hernias is a safe, technically feasible, and well tolerated procedure, which offers rapid and total relief of symptoms. The addition of an anterior hemifundoplication not only cures preexisting gastroesophageal reflux, but also prevents the development of postoperative gastroesophageal reflux.
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