Hiatus hernias Flashcards
1
Q
What are the subdivisions of hiatus hernias?
A
- Sliding hernias (the gastroesophageal junction and cardia of the stomach protrude above the diaphragm)
- Paraesophageal hernias (only the fundus of the stomach protrudes through above the diaphragm
2
Q
What are the symptoms of hiatus hernias?
A
- GERD
- Haematemesis
- Melena
- Nausea
- Epigastric pain
3
Q
What is the surgical treatment for hiatal hernias?
A
Nissen Fundoscopy