Hiatal Hernia Evaluation Before Bariatric Surgery: Should It Be Routinely Done?

Purpose: The necessity of routine preoperative esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) and upper gastrointestinal series (UGIS) in the evaluation of hiatal hernia (HH) among bariatric surgery candidates is controversial since most are detected during surgery, regardless of the preoperative work-up. The aim is to determine the accuracy of preoperative EGD and UGIS for HH diagnosis among bariatric surgery candidates.

Material And Methods: The records of bariatric surgery patients between 2011 and 2015 were reviewed.