Hiatus hernia natural history, complications and prognosis

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:

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The symptoms of hiatus hernia usually develop in the first decade of life in children, and start with symptoms such as vomiting, heartburn, regurgitation and dysphagia. If left untreated, [#]% of patients with hiatus hernia may progress to develop strangulation, esophageal adenocarcinoma and gastric volvulus. Prognosis is generally excellent and recovery after surgery in large hernia is approximately 90%. The disease is well controlled with medical therapy but not cured.

Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis

Natural History

• The symptoms of hiatus hernia usually develop in the first decade of life in children, and start with symptoms such as vomiting, heartburn, regurgitation and dysphagia
• If left untreated, [#]% of patients with hiatus hernia may progress to develop strangulation, esophageal adenocarcinoma and gastric volvulus.

Complications

• Common complications of hiatus hernia include:
  • Esophageal adenocarcinoma
  • Gastric volvulus and perforation in paraesopahgeal type
  • Strangulation in paraesophageal hernia

Prognosis

• Prognosis is generally excellent and recovery after surgery in large hernia is approximately 90%.
• The disease is well controlled with medical therapy but not cured.