hiatus hernia Flashcards by Guy Benshetrit | Brainscape

Q

what types of hiatus hernia are there?

A

sliding (80%) where the GOJ herniates

- rolling (20%) where the gOJ doesn’t herniate

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Q

what are the risk factors for this?

what is it associated with?

A

obesity
pregnancy
age
ascites
Barrett’s oesophagus
Oesophageal adenocarcinoma
reflux laryngitis

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Q

what is the management?

surgery?

A

same as GORD
Nissens procedure
only if not controlled by medication and lifestyle

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