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patho exam 3Hiatal Hernia Protrusion or herniation of stomach through esophageal hiatus of the diaphragm patho quizlet

Answer 1

• A hiatal hernia is when a portion of the stomach protrudes through the diaphragm's esophageal gap.
• Congenital or acquired, intermittent herniation and clinical symptoms are both common with hiatal hernia.

What is an esophageal hernia?

• When the stomach, the bottom portion of the esophagus, or other organs rise up into the chest, it is known as a paraesophageal hernia.
• Organs move from the chest into the belly through the diaphragm's (the muscle dividing the chest and abdomen) hiatus.

What is the hiatal hernia's pathophysiology?

• The most frequent hiatus hernia is sliding: Above the diaphragm are the gastroesophageal junction and a section of the stomach.
• Hiatus hernia of the paraesophagus: The gastroesophageal junction is where it should be, but the diaphragmatic hiatus causes a piece of the stomach to be next to the esophagus.

What results in a stomach hiatal hernia?

• being born with a larger than typical hiatal aperture, damage to the locality.
• alterations to your diaphragm with age.
• a buildup of pressure in your abdomen, such as from pregnancy, obesity, coughing, lifting heavy objects, or straining when using the restroom

What issues are brought on by a hiatus hernia?

• Hiatus hernia problems are uncommon, but long-term oesophageal damage from stomach acid leakage can result in ulcers, scarring, and alterations to the oesophageal cells, raising your chance of oesophageal cancer.

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