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Efficacy of magnetic sphincter augmentation in patients with large hiatal hernias

Authors: Kais A. Rona, Jessica Reynolds, Katrin Schwameis, Joerg Zehetner, Kamran Samakar, Paul Oh, David Vong, Kulmeet Sandhu, Namir Katkhouda, Nikolai Bildzukewicz, John C. Lipham

Published in: Surgical Endoscopy | Issue 5/2017

Abstract

Background

Magnetic sphincter augmentation (MSA) has demonstrated long-term safety and efficacy in the treatment of patients with gastroesophageal reflux (GERD), but its efficacy in patients with large hiatal hernias has yet to be proven. The aim of our study was to assess outcomes of MSA in patients with hiatal hernias ≥3 cm.

Methods

We retrospectively reviewed all patients who underwent MSA at our institutions over a 6-year period. Information obtained consisted of patient demographics, symptoms of GERD, preoperative GERD Health-Related Quality-of-Life (HRQL) scores, perioperative details, and implantation of the MSA device. Primary endpoints included postoperative GERD-HRQL scores, proton-pump inhibitor (PPI) use, symptom change, and procedure-related complications. A large hiatal hernia was defined as a hernia measuring ≥3 cm by intraoperative measurement.

Results

A total of 192 patients were reviewed. Median follow-up was 20 months (3–75 months). Mean GERD-HRQL scores in the overall population before and after MSA were 18.9 and 5.0, respectively (p < 0.001). In the majority of patients symptoms improved or resolved (N = 177, p < 0.001). Fifty-two patients (27.0 %) had a hiatal hernia ≥3 cm (range 3–7 cm). Their mean GERD-HRQL score decreased from 20.5 to 3.6 (p < 0.001) following MSA. When compared to patients with smaller hernias, patients with large hiatal hernias had decreased postoperative PPI requirement (9.6 vs. 26.6 %, p = 0.011) and lower mean postoperative GERD-HRQL scores (3.6 vs. 5.6, p = 0.027). The percent of patients requiring postoperative intervention for dysphagia was similar (13.5 vs. 17.9 %, p = 0.522), as was the incidence of symptom resolution or improvement (98.1 vs. 91.3 %, p = 0.118).

Conclusion

MSA in patients with large hiatal hernias demonstrates decreased postoperative PPI requirement and mean GERD-HRQL scores compared to patients with smaller hernias. The incidence of symptom resolution or improvement and the percentage of patients requiring intervention for dysphagia are similar. Short-term outcomes of MSA are encouraging in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease and large hiatal hernias.

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Title: Efficacy of magnetic sphincter augmentation in patients with large hiatal hernias
Authors: Kais A. Rona
Jessica Reynolds
Katrin Schwameis
Joerg Zehetner
Kamran Samakar
Paul Oh
David Vong
Kulmeet Sandhu
Namir Katkhouda
Nikolai Bildzukewicz
John C. Lipham
Publication date: 01-05-2017
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Surgical Endoscopy / Issue 5/2017
Print ISSN: 0930-2794
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2218
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-016-5204-3

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Efficacy of magnetic sphincter augmentation in patients with large hiatal hernias

Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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