A common cause of vomiting in infancy
JAAPA, 08/31/2009
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US) of the abdomen are performed...The differential diagnosis for pyloric stenosis should include gastroesophageal reflux, pyloric atresia, hiatal hernia, and malrotation of bowel. An upper GI series and US are the imaging studies used to evaluate for potential pyloric stenosis. Treatment of pyloric
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Are women with pelvic organ prolapse at a higher risk of developing hernias
International Urogynecology Journal, 08/10/2009
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Segev Y et al. – Patients with advanced pelvic organ prolapse have a higher prevalence of hiatal and inguinal hernias. This finding may be explained by similar pathophysiological mechanisms shared by both disorders.
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The effect of flexion on the level of termination of the dural sac in paediatric patients
Anaesthesia, 09/08/2009
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of body position relevant to neuraxial blockade have not been elucidated. The results suggest that the safety margin to avoid dural puncture during hiatal or S2–3 approach for caudal block can be increased in younger children.
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A common cause of vomiting in infancy
JAAPA, 09/01/2009
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US) of the abdomen are performed...The differential diagnosis for pyloric stenosis should include gastroesophageal reflux, pyloric atresia, hiatal hernia, and malrotation of bowel. An upper GI series and US are the imaging studies used to evaluate for potential pyloric stenosis. Treatment of pyloric
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Sleep Apnea Sufferers at Risk for GI Conditions
Ivanhoe, 10/09/2009
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People who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea also tend to have gastrointestinal tract conditions such as gastric reflux and hiatal hernia, which forms at the opening in the diaphragm where the esophagus joins the stomach. Study authors suggest that patients who are being
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Ultrasound Evaluation of the Sacral Area and Comparison of Sacral Interspinous and Hiatal Approach for Caudal Block in Children
Anesthesiology, 10/12/2009
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Shin SK et al. – Although caudal block via the sacral hiatus is a common regional technique in children, it is sometimes difficult to identify the hiatus. A needle
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Many patients with sleep apnea also suffer from GI tract conditions
EurekAlert, 10/05/2009
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Patients who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) also tend to have additional gastrointestinal tract conditions, such as gastric reflux and hiatal hernia, which form at the opening in your diaphragm where your food pipe joins your stomach.
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The Size of the Esophageal Hiatus in Gastroesophageal Reflux Pathophysiology: Outcome of Intraoperative Measurements
Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery, 10/01/2009
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Batirel HF et al. – The size of the esophageal hiatus significantly affects LESP and acid reflux, and hiatal index is a new value, which appears to reflect the amount of acid reflux. Total LES length is also shortened in patients with a large hiatus
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Laparoscopic Hiatus Hernia Repair and Simultaneous Sleeve Gastrectomy: A Novel Approach in the Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Associated with Morbid Obesity
Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques, 11/20/2009
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morbid obesity and hiatus hernia in a 36–year–old female with a BMI of 40kg/m2 who failed the conservative treatment. A laparoscopic hiatal repair, using a commercially available on lay reinforcement biologic mesh and a sleeve gastrectomy performed at the same time was successful in
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Pubococcygeus-puborectalis trauma after forceps delivery: evaluation of the levator ani muscle with 3D/4D ultrasound
International Urogynecology Journal, 08/03/2009
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ani injury. Avulsion of the pubovisceral muscle seems more common after forceps delivery than after spontaneous vaginal delivery. Avulsion alters hiatal shape and area and influences the position and mobility of the anterior compartment.
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