Hiatal Hernia Flashcards
1
Q
Opening in the diaphragm through which the esophagus passes becomes enlarged and part of the upper stomach moves up into the lower portion of the thorax
A
Hiatal hernia
2
Q
True of False: Hiatal Hernia occurs more often in women than in men
A
True
3
Q
2 Types of Hiatal Hernia
A
Type 1
Para esophageal
4
Q
Types of Hiatal Hernia
Sliding occurs when the upper stomach and the gastroesophageal junction are displaced upward and slide in and out of the thorax
A
Type 1
5
Q
Types of Hiatal Hernia
Occurs when all of the part of the stomach pushes through the diaphragm beside the esophagus
A
Para esophageal
6
Q
Hiatal Hernia: Assessment and Diagnostic Findings
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- X-ray
- Barium Enema
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
- Esophageal Manometry
- Chest CT Scan
7
Q
Post op for Hiatal Hernia
WOF:
A
Abdominal distention
Belching
Epigastric chest pain
Gagging
Vomiting
