Paraesophageal hernia occurs when a portion of the gastric fundus herniates through the diaphragm along the distal esophagus. Why such hernias form is unclear, but they are likely congenital in origin ...

We attempted a mechanical reduction of the bladder hernia, which was not successful. We offered the patient and his family surgical repair or more conservative management. Because of his high surgical ...

A sliding hiatus hernia moves up and down through the naturally occurring hole in the diaphragm, while a para-oesophageal hiatus hernia – also called a rolling hernia – sees part of the ...

A sliding hiatus hernia moves up and down through the naturally occurring hole in the diaphragm while a para-oesophageal hiatus hernia – also called a rolling hernia – sees part of the stomach ...