Paraesophageal hiatus hernia

Case contributed by Petralli Carlo Lucius E
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Diffuse pain in the epigastric region

Patient Data

Age: 70 years

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines

Large para-esophageal hiatus hernia with reversal of the greater and lesser curves of the stomach (impressive of organoaxial volvulus). In the absence of any restraint exerted by the left diaphragmatic crus, the aorta has moved backward.

Case Discussion

Classification of diaphragmatic herniae:

  • esophagus hiatus
  • Morgagni-Larrey
  • Bochdalek
  • traumatic

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