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Case #8 -
A 60 year old woman presented with dysphagia

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
1.) What is the differential diagnosis of dysphagia in this age patient?  Answer 
2.) What additional history should be obtained?  Answer 
3.) How should you proceed with evaluation?  Answer 
4.) What are two main types of diaphragmatic hernias and how do you define each one?  Answer 
5.) What are usual clinical characteristics of a sliding hiatal hernia?  Answer 
6.) What are usual clinical characteristics of a paraesophageal hernia?  Answer 
7.) What are the potential life-threatening complications of paraesophageal hernias?  Answer 
8.) What are indications for surgery in each type of diaphragmatic hernia?  Answer 
 
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