| Large hiatal hernia with floppy fundus: clinical and radiographic findings. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 17377030 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to compare the clinical and barium radiographic findings for 17 patients with large hiatal hernias and a floppy fundus with those for 61 patients with large hiatal hernias but no floppy fundus. CONCLUSIONS: Patients with large hiatal hernias can develop a floppy fundus, which has a characteristic appearance on barium studies because it droops below the most superior portion of the herniated gastric body. Distortion of the gastric anatomy in patients with this type of hernia can cause mechanical symptoms that usually resolve after surgical repair of the hernia. Radiologists should be aware of the barium radiographic findings associated with a floppy fundus and of the potential role of surgery in the treatment of patients with symptoms. |
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Authors:
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Steven Y Huang; Marc S Levine; Stephen E Rubesin; David A Katzka; Igor Laufer |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: AJR. American journal of roentgenology Volume: 188 ISSN: 1546-3141 ISO Abbreviation: AJR Am J Roentgenol Publication Date: 2007 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-03-22 Completed Date: 2007-04-04 Revised Date: 2013-05-20 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7708173 Medline TA: AJR Am J Roentgenol Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 960-4 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Radiology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, 3400 Spruce St., Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Barium Compounds* Barium Sulfate / diagnostic use Contrast Media Enema Hernia, Hiatal / diagnosis*, radiography, surgery Humans Middle Aged Oxides* |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Barium Compounds; 0/Contrast Media; 0/Oxides; 7727-43-7/Barium Sulfate; 77603K202B/barium oxide |
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