Case List History Objectives Radiology Images Questions ESOPHAGUS, STOMACH, AND DUODENUM Case #8 - A 60 year old woman presented with dysphagia DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: 4.) What are two main types of diaphragmatic hernias and how do you define each one? Types of diaphragmatic hernias: a. Sliding hiatal hernia: gastroesophageal junction above the diaphragm and cardia in the posterior mediastinum b. Paraesophageal hernia: gastroesophageal junction in its normal position and fundus herniated into mediastinum
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