Paraesophageal Hernia Repair: Laparoscopic Technique John G. Hunter Mark J. Eichler DEFINITION For millennia, the existence of hiatal hernias was well known. First described by Henry Bowditch in 1853, and…
Laparoscopic Mesh Hiatal Hernia Repair Ellen H. Morrow Brant K. Oelschlager DEFINITION A hiatal hernia is an enlarged diaphragmatic hiatus, allowing for passage of the stomach or other organs into…
Repair of Congenital Defects: Bochdalek Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Scott A. Anderson Mike K. Chen DEFINITION A Bochdalek congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) refers to a defect in the posterolateral diaphragm. The…
Collis Gastroplasty John G. Hunter Mark J. Eichler DEFINITION Encountering a foreshortened esophagus during surgery at the hiatus, a lengthening procedure is necessary for adequate distal abdominal esophageal length for…
Repair of Congenital Defects: Morgagni Diaphragmatic Hernia Scott A. Anderson Mike K. Chen DEFINITION A Morgagni congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) refers to a defect in the anteromedial diaphragm through the…
Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy and Anterior Fundoplication for Esophageal Achalasia Marco E. Allaix Marco G. Patti DEFINITION Esophageal achalasia is a primary motility disorder characterized by lack of esophageal peristalsis and…
Long Myotomy for Diffuse Esophageal Spasm David D. Odell James D. Luketich DEFINITION Diffuse esophageal spasm (DES) is a nonspecific motility disorder of the esophagus characterized by intermittent and disorganized…
Cricopharyngeal Diverticulum: Endoscopic Repair Kirk P. Withrow William R. Carroll DEFINITION Diverticula of the hypopharynx have been recognized for over 200 years. Zenker’s diverticulum (ZD) is by far the most…
Epiphrenic Diverticulum Treatment Ryan Levy Catherine Go Ryan A. Macke Peter Ferson James D. Luketich DEFINITION Epiphrenic diverticula are those that occur in the distal 10 cm (lower third) of…
Mediastinoscopy James Wiseman Shanda Haley Blackmon DEFINITION Mediastinoscopy is the evaluation of the anterior mediastinum through endoscopic means. Video mediastinoscopy is the current technique discussed in this chapter. It remains…
