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Esophageal length ratio predicts hiatal hernia recurrence

Publish date:: January 29, 2020

Key clinical point: The manometric esophageal length-to-height ratio could offer a means of preoperatively identifying shortened esophagus.

Major finding: Risk of hiatal hernia recurrence decreased by 33% for every 0.01 U-increment increase in manometric esophageal length to height ratio.

Study details: A retrospective study involving 254 patients who underwent hiatal hernia repair.

Disclosures: The investigators reported no conflicts of interest.

Citation:

Lal P et al. J Clin Gastroenterol. 2020 Jan 23. doi: 10.1097/MCG.0000000000001316.

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