Case List History Objectives Radiology Images Questions ESOPHAGUS, STOMACH, AND DUODENUM Case #8 - A 60 year old woman presented with dysphagia DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: 8.) What are indications for surgery in each type of diaphragmatic hernia? Indications for surgery: a. Sliding hiatal hernia: symptomatic; reflux refractory to medical therapy b. Paraesophageal hernia: elective repair on diagnosis in symptomatic patients in view of potential complications with high morbidity and mortality
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