Metaanalysis of recurrence after laparoscopic repair of paraesophageal hernia

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Bibliographic details

Rathore M A, Andrabi S I, Bhatti M I, Najfi S M, McMurray A.  Metaanalysis of recurrence after laparoscopic repair of paraesophageal hernia. Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons 2007; 11(4): 456-460

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CRD summary

This review aimed to determine the true incidence of recurrence after laparoscopic-paraesophageal hernia (lap-PEH) repair and concluded that the true incidence was 25.5%. Concerns about the poor quality evidence and methodological flaws mean that the authors' conclusions are not likely to be reliable.

Indexing status

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Index terms

Clinical Competence; Gastroplasty; Hernia, Hiatal /surgery; Humans; Laparoscopy; Recurrence