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Tension-free hiatal closure. After completion of the fundoplication wrap, the bougie is removed and the crura assessed for tissue integrity and mobility. The crura are re-approximated with heavy (0-gauge) braided, permanent suture. The final, tension-free closure is illustrated in the inset. (Video 4)
