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Hiatus Hernia (S) Flashcards

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Hiatus Hernia

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protrusion of abdominal contents into the oesophagus, most commonly stomach

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RF

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pregnancy

obesity

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signs

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epigastric pain, worse lying down
heartburn
reflux
burping

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investigations

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Barium swallow
can be picked up on endoscopy
bloods

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management

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asymptomatic:
lifestyle advice and PPI

symptomatic:
surgery - fundoplication

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what are the two types of hiatus hernia

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sliding - contents slide directly into oesophagus

rolling - contents slide up next to oesophagus

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