Hiatus Hernia Flashcards
1
Q
what % of patients have a sliding hiatus hernia?
what slides up into the chest?
A
80%
gastro-oesophageal junction
2
Q
if patients have a large hernia what do they often develop?
A
GORD
3
Q
usually occurs in what type of patient?
A
obese women
4
Q
Dx?
A
Upper GI endoscopy
5
Q
Tx of Hiatus Hernia?
if symptoms persist despite medical therapy OR if there are complications like Barrett’s/stricture?
A
Lose weight
Treat GORD
SURGERY
