title: The spectrum of diaphragmatic hernia.
abstract: Diaphragmatic hernias are among the most common abnormalities of the gastrointestinal tract. Those with significant paraesophageal features may require surgical intervention to prevent potentially lethal complications. By contrast, 90% of patients with sliding hiatal hernias respond favorably to behavior modification and antisecretory drug therapy.
authors.affiliation: University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine, USA.
authors.forename: R K
authors.initials: RK
authors.lastname: Mittal
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001471:Barrett Esophagus / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D002637:Chest Pain / Q000209:etiology; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006356:Heartburn / Q000209:etiology; D006551:Hernia, Hiatal / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged