A Case of Esophageal Hiatal Hernia

Abstract

A case of esophageal hiatal hernia was reported. A 74 year old female had occasional disphagia for the past 6 months. Rentogenographic and esophagoscopic examination revealed displacement of the lower end of esophagus above the diaphragma and herniation of the stomach through the esophageal orifice of the diaphragma. This diagnosis was histopathologically confirmed by biopsy from the mucous membrane of the herniated stomach under esophagoscope. She was treated conservatively and there was subjective improvement in her condition.
Furthermore, authors discussed about the many promblems on classification, diagnosis and management of esophageal hiatal hernia.