Hiatal Hernia

Hiatal hernias are divided into sliding (Type I) ...

All types

• Often asymptomatic

• Gastroesophageal reflux (e.g., heartburn, regurgitation, dysphagia)

• Iron-deficiency anemia

Paraesophageal (Type II–IV)

• Postprandial f...

Avoid trigger foods (e.g., alcohol, coffee, chocolate, carbonate beverages, onions, garlic, tomatoes, citrus, fatty foods, and spicy foods) (4)[A].

Weight management

Tobacco c...

Ensure follow up with surgery for elective repair of symptomatic paraesophageal hernias (assuming no acute complication) if patient is a suitable candidate.

Repair...

K44.1 Diaphragmatic hernia with gangrene

K44 Diaphragmatic hernia

Q40.1 Congenital hiatus hernia

K44.0 Diaphragmatic hernia with obstruction, without gangrene

K44.9 Diaphragmatic hernia without...

Hiatal hernias are often incidentally noted on imaging.

A retrocardiac air-fluid level is pathognomonic for paraesophageal hiatal hernia.

Asymptomatic hiatal hernias may not require any ...