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Hill repair

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Hill repair
Specialtygastroenterology

A Hill repair is an anti-acid reflux procedure.[1] It is similar to the Nissen fundoplication. Though far less common owing to a greater degree of difficulty, studies indicate a similar rate of efficacy. It is performed almost exclusively in the Pacific Northwest.[citation needed]

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  1. ^ R. W. Aye; L. D. Hill; S. J. Kraemer; P. Snopkowski P. (May 1994). "Early results with the laparoscopic Hill repair". Am J Surg. 167 (5): 542–546. doi:10.1016/0002-9610(94)90254-2. PMID 8185045.