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A moderate-sized paraesophageal hernia occurs when a portion of the stomach pushes through the diaphragm into the chest cavity, specifically beside the esophagus, but does not typically involve the esophagus itself. This condition can lead to symptoms such as chest pain, difficulty swallowing, or gastroesophageal reflux. While some patients may remain asymptomatic, others might require surgical intervention to prevent complications, such as strangulation of the stomach. Diagnosis is usually confirmed through imaging studies like X-rays or endoscopy.
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which hiatal hernia is typically associated with short esophagus a- sliding hiatal hernia b- rolling/paraesophageal?
A short esophagus is typically associated with a sliding hiatal hernia (a-sliding hiatal hernia), rather than a rolling or paraesophageal hiatal hernia. In a sliding hiatal hernia, the gastroesophageal junction and a portion of the stomach slide up into the chest through the hiatus (an opening in the diaphragm). This type of hiatal hernia is more common and usually does not cause significant symptoms or complications. On the other hand, a rolling or paraesophageal hiatal hernia occurs when a portion of the stomach herniates through the hiatus and into the chest beside the esophagus, but the gastroesophageal junction remains in its normal position. This type of hiatal hernia is less common but may be associated with more significant symptoms and complications, such as gastric volvulus (twisting of the stomach) or strangulation of the herniated portion. In summary, a sliding hiatal hernia is typically associated with a short esophagus, while a rolling or paraesophageal hiatal hernia involves a different herniation pattern
What doctor repairs a paraesophageal hernia. Any idea how much this operation costs?
Head & Neck Surgeon. Dr. Amy C Hessel can probably do it, but she is a cancer doctor at the MD Anderson Cancer Hospital in Houston, Texas and if you don't have cancer, I don't know what else to tell you.
What is another term meaning diaphragmatic hernia?
Another term for diaphragmatic hernia is a hiatal hernia.
How do you us hernia in a sentence?
you have hernia
What is another name for a hiatal hernia?
A hiatal hernia can also be called a diaphragmatic hernia.
How do you say Hernia in vietnamese?
What is hernia in Vietnamese
Which condition is a protrusion of part of the stomach through the esophageal opening in the diaphram?
its called hiatal hernia or hiatus hernia.
What is hernia in German?
Hernia is in German "Leistenbruch"
jeddah hernia?
jeddah hernia club
Diaphragmatic hernia is also know as?
thoraoabdominal hernia
What is an unbilical hernia?
what is an unbilical hernia while pregnant
Hernia Hospital Chennai?
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