[Surgical treatment of a central (sliding) hernia of the esophageal opening of the diaphragm in children].

For 25 years in the clinic there were 21 children surgically treated for the central (sliding) hernia of the esophageal opening of the diaphragm. No recurrences were noted in the postoperative period. Two patients were additionally subjected to surgical procedures in order to liquidate esophageal stenosis. Remote results of the treatment were good. After operation the opening and closing of the cardia were normal. No gastroesophageal reflux was noted. The patients were practically healthy.