Removing the hernia sac to lower crural tension during paraesophageal hernia repair

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This is a single-center observational study at Corewell Health in Grand Rapids, Michigan enrolling adults aged 18–80 who undergo elective or emergency paraesophageal hernia repair. Patients with prior esophageal, gastric, diaphragmatic, or anti-reflux surgery are excluded. Surgical teams will document whether the hernia sac is excised and record intraoperative crural tension measures and perioperative outcomes, with planned follow-up to monitor recurrence and complications. The study collects real-world surgical data rather than assigning treatments.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* All patients age 18-80 undergoing elective or emergent paraesophageal hernia repair for symptomatic paraesophageal hernia will be eligible for enrollment into the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients with previous history of esophageal, gastric, diaphragmatic, or anti-reflux surgery will be excluded.

Where it's running

• Corewell Health
  Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: kendra Selby
• Email: kendra.selby@helendevoschildrens.org
• Phone: 616-486-0281

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.