Yamanaka et al. described two case studies involving coexistent cholelithiasis, hiatal hernia, and umbilical hernias, and discussed clinical similarities with the classical features of the Saint's triad. Cholelithiasis, hiatal hernia, and colonic diverticulosis characterize the classical triad, but some authors have included any type of hernia due to herniosis-a developmental disorder of the ex...

Ten cases of combined corrosive and peptic strictures of the oesophagus have been described. The peptic stricture of the oesophagus occurred 20 to 50 years after the corrosive burn. The authors believe that the hiatal hernia was due to the contraction of the fibrotic wall of the oesophagus, and therefore they prefer to call it a traction hiatal hernia. The operation of choice in these cases is ...

INTRODUCTION We describe a case of acute hiatal hernia during chemotherapy, in a female patient previously treated with gastrectomy. CASE PRESENTATION After gastric resection, the patient underwent chemotherapy, developing important emetic symptoms. A radiograph of the abdomen was performed because of acute epigastrial pain and it showed a marked left diaphragm elevation.A CT scan carried out...

In the study to be described confirmation of the findings of Giles, Clark, and Buchan (1968) that the presence of acid in the lower oesophagus may stimulate gastric secretion has been sought. Also the influence of hiatal repair on the response to acid has been examined. The presence of acid in the lower oesophagus stimulates gastric secretion in man. The response to acid perfusion is greater in...

Paraesophageal hernia is a potentially lethal condition that has not been previously discussed in the family medicine literature. It accounts for 3.5% to 5 % 1 of all hiatal hernias. Diagnosis of paraesophageal hernia can be difficult. Patients are usually elderly and have symptoms of esophageal reflux or postprandial pain, bloating, and vomiting. The patient might have a history of hiatal hern...

BACKGROUND One of the most frequent complications after laparoscopic antireflux surgery is estimated to be the intrathoracic herniation of the wrap into the chest. Therefore, in up to 5% of patients, revisional surgery is necessary. HYPOTHESIS Patients who undergo laparoscopic refundoplication for postoperative intrathoracic wrap herniation using a circular polypropylene mesh for hiatal closu...

BACKGROUND Recent studies based on symptomatic outcomes analyses have shown that laparoscopic repair of large type III hiatal hernias is safe, successful, and equivalent to open repair. These outcomes analyses were based on a relatively short followup period and lack objective confirmation that the hernia has not recurred. The aim of this study was to compare the outcomes of laparoscopic and op...