title: [Recurrent sub-obstruction due to intermittent hiatal herniation of the transverse colon with intrathoracic stomach torsion].
abstract: A patient is presented with repeated sub-obstructive symptoms due to a documented intermittent hiatal herniation of the transverse colon, accompanied by a volvulated and complete thoracic herniated stomach. The symptoms, the complications, and affirmative investigations, and the treatment are discussed. Surgical reduction, hernia repair and antireflux operation are always recommended in case of a massive hiatal hernia, since a conservative treatment stands for serious and frequent complications.
authors.affiliation: Kliniek voor Heelkunde, Universitair Ziekenhuis Gent.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Janzing
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Meeuws
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Cuignez
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Vermassen
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006548:Hernia, Diaphragmatic / Q000150:complications*; D006551:Hernia, Hiatal / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography; D013277:Stomach Volvulus / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery
vernacular_title: Recidiverende subobstructie tengevolge van intermittente hiatale herniatie van het colon transversum met intrathoracale maagtorsie.