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Long-term Outcome of Laparoscopic Hiatal Hernia Repair With or Without Alloderm Mesh at a University Hospital

Completed
Conditions
Paraesophageal Hernia
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Hiatal Hernia
Registration Number
NCT01776827
Lead Sponsor
University of Nebraska
Brief Summary

To study the long term outcome of Laparoscopic Hiatal Hernia Repair with human acellular dermal matrix Alloderm (LifeCell, Branchburg, NJ) mesh.

Detailed Description

To study the long term outcome of Laparoscopic Hiatal Hernia Repair with human acellular dermal matrix Alloderm (LifeCell, Branchburg, NJ) mesh. A barium swallow test with x-rays will be performed to look for recurrence of hiatal hernia. If the participants are symptomatic, additional medical therapy will be provided as deemed appropriate.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
69
Inclusion Criteria
  • Subjects who underwent paraesophageal hernia repair at UNMC.
  • Greater than 19 years of age
  • Not pregnant
Exclusion Criteria
  • Children and adolescents
  • Pregnant and breast-feeding patients
  • Vulnerable subjects such as decisionally impaired persons

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Recurrence of hiatal hernia or GERD symptoms3+ years after initial surgery

Patients will be questioned concerning their gastroesophageal reflux symptoms and hernia recurrence will be assessed using a barium swallow and x-rays.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Nebraska Medical Center

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Omaha, Nebraska, United States

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