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Hiatal Hernia Repair and Anti-Reflux Surgery in Older Patients: A Brief Communication

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  1. Department of Surgery, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, 5 Tampa General Circle, Suite 740, Tampa, FL, 33606, USA

    Eric Luo & Vic Velanovich

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Eric Luo has nothing to disclose. Vic Velanovich is a consultant for Enterra Medical, Inc.

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Luo, E., Velanovich, V. Hiatal Hernia Repair and Anti-Reflux Surgery in Older Patients: A Brief Communication. J Gastrointest Surg 27, 3043–3044 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11605-023-05870-y

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