[Surgical treatment of patients with paraesophageal and mixed hiatal hernias].

In 1948-1990 the authors operated 112 patients with paraoesophageal and mixed hiatus hernias. 100 patients operated in 1988 were followed up on a long-term basis. Gastroesophageal reflux was recorded before operation in 52%, haemorrhage in 18%, an ulcer in the neck in 7% an incarceration and obstruction in 9%.

[Long-term follow-up of patients surgically treated for para-esophageal and mixed hiatal hernias. Experiences with more than 100 surgical patients].

During the years from 1948-1990, we operated on 112 patients with paraesophageal and mixed hiatal hernias. One hundred patients who had been operated up to the year 1988 were followed up over a long period. Preoperatively, gastroesophageal reflux occurred in 52%, hemorrhage in 18%, riding ulcer in 7%, and incarceration and obstruction in 9%.

[Surgical treatment of patients with paraesophageal and mixed hiatal hernias].

During the years from 1948-90, we operated on 112 patients with paraesophageal and mixed hiatal hernias. One hundred patients who had been operated on up to the year 1988 were followed up over a long period. Preoperatively gastroesophageal reflux occurred in 52%, hemorrhage in 18%, riding ulcer in 7%, and incarceration and obstruction in 9%.

The features of hypertrophic osteoarthropathy.

Features of 10 patients with hypertrophic osteoarthropathy are described. Seven patients suffered from lung disease. Joint symptoms preceded the symptoms of primary disease in four cases.