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Insights from a magnetic resonance imaging-based evaluation of five hiatal hernia patients pre- and postoperatively on heart-mediated peristaltic action for reflux control and clearance: a case report

Insights from a magnetic resonance imaging-based evaluation of five hiatal hernia patients pre- and postoperatively on heart-mediated peristaltic action for reflux control and clearance: a case report

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
DRKS
Registry ID
DRKS00039299
Enrollment
5
Registered
2026-06-15
Start date
2021-06-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-22

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

K21.9

Interventions

Group 1: Case Series The objective of this investigation was to analyze the anatomical changes induced by surgery and to assess how the anatomical relationship between the heart, esophagus, and diaphr

Sponsors

DRK Kliniken Westend, Spandauer Damm 130, 14050 Berlin
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
16 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Surgical reconstruction of the diaphragm performed within the last three months with a successful outcome and complete resolution of reflux symptoms. Availability of a preoperative MRI of the hiatus prior to the reflux surgery.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: No preoperative MRI available. No resolution of reflux symptoms after surgery. Unsuccessful surgical outcome.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The anatomical configuration of the hiatus following successful surgery, evaluated within three months postoperatively by magnetic resonance imaging of the operative region.

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactEckhard Löhde

DRK Kliniken Westend, Spandauer Damm 130, 14050 Berlin

loehde@mac.com0043 6677887425

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 29, 2026