Hiatus hernia: A comparison between two methods of fundoplication by evaluation of the long-term results

摘要: This paper presents a comparative study of two methods fundoplication, Belsey-like procedure and Nissen-Rossetti operation in the management 283 cases hiatal hernia from 1962 to 1974. The methods, history, preoperative findings are described, mortality morbidity rates, particularly related recurrence, discussed. A short historical review is included discussion, which also deals with anatomic physiologic factors thought be involved maintenance competence cardia. authors' reasons for preferring Nissen outlined. peptic stricture shortening due periesophagitis by modification this technique described.