Hiatal Hernia - Clinical Diagnosis and Management

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. Hiatal hernia is the herniation of the stomach upward into the chest through the diaphragm.
There are three main types of hiatal hernia, which include sliding hiatal hernia (95%), para-esophageal hiatal hernia (5%), and mixed Hiatal hernias (rare).
Dr. Sameer Islam explains that most hernias are asymptomatic.
Patients with sliding hernias may present with GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease).
Typically hiatal hernia is diagnosed by incidental finding on CXR and frequently diagnosed by barium swallow or EGD.
Dr. Sameer Islam describes that medical therapy and lifestyle modifications to decrease GERD symptoms are the treatment approaches to sliding hernias.
Surgical gastropexy is the treatment of choice for para-esophageal hernias.

The following topics have discussed in the full video:
Definition of hiatal hernia
Types of hiatal hernia
Symptoms of hiatal hernia
Diagnosis of hiatal hernia
Management of hiatal hernia ...

Disclaimer:
This video is not intended to provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment, or medical advice; it also does not constitute provision of healthcare services. The content provided in this video is for informational and educational purposes only.
Please consult with a physician or healthcare professional regarding any medical or mental health related diagnosis or treatment. No information in this video should ever be considered as a substitute for advice from a healthcare professional. ...
Disclaimer:
This video is not intended to provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment, or medical advice; it also does not constitute provision of healthcare services. The content provided in this video is for informational and educational purposes only.
Please consult with a physician or healthcare professional regarding any medical or mental health related diagnosis or treatment. No information in this video should ever be considered as a substitute for advice from a healthcare professional.