We describe a case of a newborn being treated for encephalopathy and seizures, whose radiographs since the first day of life demonstrate a persistent ovoid lucency over the central lower chest.
Bryan C. McDowell, MD +2 more
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Congenital paraesophageal hernia presenting with chronic vomiting and iron deficiency anemia
Hiatal hernia (HH) is very rare in children and is mostly due to congenital defects unlike adults having acquired etiology. HH is either sliding or paraesophageal hernia (PEH).
Muhammad Afzal +3 more
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A rare diaphragmatic hernia with a delayed presentation of intestinal symptoms following spleno-distal pancreatectomy: a case report [PDF]
Acquired diaphragmatic hernia, non-related to trauma, is a very rare condition. It can constitute a therapeutic problem and the surgical solution is not always immediately clear.
Andreotti, Dario +7 more
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Large hiatal hernia: minimizing early and long-term complications after minimally invasive repair [PDF]
Paraesophageal Hernia (PEH) is the protrusion of the stomach and/or other abdominal viscera into the mediastinum due to an enlargement of the diaphragmatic hiatus. The treatment of PEH is challenging: On the one hand, watchful waiting carries the risk of
Morino, Mario +3 more
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Pneumothorax during laparoscopic repair of giant paraesophageal hernia
Giant paraesophageal hernia is an uncommon morbid disorder which may present a risk of catastrophic complications and should be repaired electively as soon as possible.
Ranvinder Kaur +5 more
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Two Infant Cases Admitted with Atypical Presentation and Diagnosed as Type IV Hiatal Hernia
Type IV paraesophageal hiatal hernias are diaphragmatic hernias that are extremely rare in the pediatric age group in which the stomach and other intra-abdominal organs herniate from the esophageal hiatus of the diaphragm into the mediastinum.
Esra Öztürk +4 more
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A Novel Autoimmune Presentation of Wiskott‐Aldrich Syndrome: Type 1 Diabetes
ABSTRACT Background Wiskott‐Aldrich syndrome (WAS) is a rare X‐linked primary immunodeficiency characterized by microthrombocytopenia, eczema, and recurrent infections. While autoimmune complications are common in WAS, including autoimmune hemolytic anemia, vasculitis, and glomerulonephritis, type 1 diabetes has not been previously described.
Melanie Natasha Rayan +3 more
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61 years old known case of bronchial asthma, chronic pancreatitis, presented with postprandial epigastric campy abdominal pain and vomiting for one month no history of trauma. Initial evaluation revealed paraesophageal hernia.
Ebaa Samkari, Meshari Alshalawi
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Prenatal diagnosis of congenital paraesophageal hiatal hernia
s: Congenital paraesophageal hiatal hernia (CPEH) is a rare condition. CPEH can cause important clinical problems such as gastric volvulus, hematemesis, vomiting, failure to thrive, and respiratory distress, it requires early diagnosis and prompt ...
Min Jeng Cho +4 more
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Predictive Factors for Morbidity and Mortality in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Paraesophageal Hernia Repair: Age, ASA Score and Operation Type Influence Morbidity [PDF]
Background: Patients undergoing laparoscopic paraesophageal hernia (PEH) repair risk substantial morbidity. The aim of the present study was to analyze predictive factors for postoperative morbidity and mortality. Methods: A total of 354 laparoscopic PEH
Delport, Karen +5 more
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