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HIATAL HERNIAHIATAL HERNIA
Separation of the diaphragmaticSeparation of the diaphragmaticcruracruraandandwidening of the space between thewidening of the space between themuscularmuscularcruracruraand the esophageal wall.and the esophageal wall.
This leads to portion of stomach enteringThis leads to portion of stomach enteringinto thorax..into thorax..
 
TYPESTYPES
SlidingSliding
hernia :hernia :GastroesophagealGastroesophageal junction and junction andfundusfundusofofstomach slide upward.stomach slide upward.
ParaesophagealParaesophageal
hernia :hernia :GastroesophgealGastroesophgeal junction is fixed but part junction is fixed but partof the stomachof the stomachherniatesherniatesinto the chest.into the chest.
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