Presenting and postoperative symptoms in 58 patients who had laparoscopic repair of a PEH
| Symptom | Time, no (%) of patients | |
|---|---|---|
| PR | PO | |
| Epigastric pain | 33 (57) | 2 (3) |
| Dysphagia | 23 (40) | 5 (9) |
| Heartburn | 18 (31) | 5 (9) |
| Vomiting | 16 (28) | — |
| Anemia | 13 (22) | — |
| Chest pain | 13 (22) | 1 (2) |
| Bloating | 9 (16) | 9 (16) |
| Shortness of breath | 8 (14) | — |
| Regurgitation | 7 (12) | — |
| Diarrhea | — | 4 (7) |
| Flatulence | — | 4 (7) |
| Asymptomatic | — | 19 (33) |
PEH = paraesophageal hernia; PO = postoperative; PR = presenting.