Hiatus hernia

Case contributed by Aditya Shetty
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Gastroesophageal reflux under evaluation.

Patient Data

Age: 30 years
Gender: Male
Barium

Barium study shows a barium outlined stomach which has herniated into the thoracic cavity along with the gastro-esophageal junction which is evident on AP and oblique views.

Case Discussion

This is a case of large hiatus hernia wherein a major part of the stomach has herniated.

For the purpose of elicitation x-ray were taken in supine, prone, oblique and head low positions.

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