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What is the most common type of hiatal hernia?
What is the most common type of hiatal hernia?
- Complex hiatal hernia
- Mixed hiatal hernia
- Paraesophageal hiatal hernia
- Sliding hiatal hernia (correct)
Which lifestyle factor is not associated with the etiology of hiatal hernia?
Which lifestyle factor is not associated with the etiology of hiatal hernia?
- Chronic cough
- Obesity
- Prolonged standing (correct)
- Smoking
What imaging technique is used for the diagnosis of hiatal hernia?
What imaging technique is used for the diagnosis of hiatal hernia?
- Echocardiogram
- Ultrasound
- MRI
- Barium swallow test (correct)
What is the recommended treatment for type 1 hiatal hernia?
What is the recommended treatment for type 1 hiatal hernia?
In which cavity does a hiatal hernia protrude through a lax diaphragmatic esophageal hiatus?
In which cavity does a hiatal hernia protrude through a lax diaphragmatic esophageal hiatus?
Flashcards
Hiatal hernia
Hiatal hernia
A condition where part of the stomach pushes up through an opening in the diaphragm (esophageal hiatus).
Sliding hiatal hernia
Sliding hiatal hernia
The most common type of hiatal hernia, where the upper part of the stomach slides up through the esophageal hiatus.
Barium swallow test
Barium swallow test
A medical imaging technique using barium contrast to visualize the esophagus and stomach, helpful in diagnosing hiatal hernias.
Fundoplication
Fundoplication
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Thoracic cavity
Thoracic cavity
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Study Notes
Hiatal Hernia
- The most common type of hiatal hernia is the sliding hiatal hernia.
Etiology of Hiatal Hernia
- One lifestyle factor that is not associated with the etiology of hiatal hernia is smoking.
Diagnosis of Hiatal Hernia
- Imaging techniques used for the diagnosis of hiatal hernia include a barium swallow, esophagram, or upper GI series.
Treatment of Hiatal Hernia
- The recommended treatment for type 1 hiatal hernia is a laparoscopic repair or open repair.
Anatomical Location of Hiatal Hernia
- A hiatal hernia protrudes through a lax diaphragmatic esophageal hiatus into the chest cavity.
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Test your knowledge of hernias with this quiz! Learn about external hernias such as epigastric, umbilical, inguinal, femoral, and incisional, as well as internal hernias and hiatal hernias.
