chapter 20, hiatal hernia and GERD

describe a hiatal hernia
- diaphrgam defect
- stomach goes through esophageal hiatus
- caused by muscle weakening with age
- asymptomatic
- can experience relux, heartburn, and chest pain
what is a sliding hernia
- most common
- stomach & gastroesophageal junction move above diaphragm
- returns to normal in anatomical position
what is a paraesophageal hernia/rolling
- fundus of stomach goes above esophageal hiatus
- causes ulcercation by compressing blood vessels in stomach
what is a mixed hernia

patient has both sliding and rolling hernia
what is GERD
- gastric juices flowing into esophagus peroidically
- often occurs with hiatal hernias
- heartburn

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chapter 20, hiatal hernia and GERD

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chapter 20, hiatal hernia and GERD

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