Hernia de hiato

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Hernia de hiato

Nombres alternativos:

Hernia hiatal

Síntomas:

Una hernia de hiato en sí rara vez presenta síntomas. El dolor y la molestia generalmente se deben al reflujo del ácido gástrico, el aire o la bilis. El reflujo sucede más fácilmente en presencia de este tipo de hernia, aunque dicha hernia no es la única causa.

Signos y exámenes:

Radiografía de una hernia hiatal

Radiografía de una hernia hiatal

Hernia hiatal

Hernia hiatal

Reparación quirúrgica de una hernia hiatal - Serie

Reparación quirúrgica de una hernia hiatal - Serie

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