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Laparoscopic Hiatal Hernia Repair

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WI85-0702
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English
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6A QE II; Physiotherapy

A hiatal hernia happens when part of your stomach moves up into your lower chest through an opening in the diaphragm. Topics include what to expect after surgery, including activity, nutrition, intravenous (IV), nasogastric tube, face mask or nasal prongs, pain management, and deep breathing and coughing. 

This pamphlet is also available in French: FF85-1899
Chirurgie laparoscopique de la hernie hiatale

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