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A hiatal hernia is a medical condition that occurs when the upper part of your stomach protrudes through the diaphragm (a band of muscle that separates your abdomen and chest) into your chest. The main etiology (cause) includes increased pressure within the abdominal cavity that pushes the tissues, forming a hernia. Usually, hiatal hernias do not have any symptoms and are harmless, but sometimes they may present with symptoms like heartburn, acid reflux, and chest pain. They do not require treatment and can be managed through lifestyle changes and over-the-counter medications; however, you may require surgery if the blood supply to the protruded part of the stomach is cut off. There are different types of surgical methods, depending on the severity of the condition.
This article explores open hiatal hernia repair, its procedure, and the possible associated risk factors.
Your diaphragm consists of a small opening, known as the hiatus, through which your esophagus (food pipe that connects your throat and stomach) passes before it connects to your stomach. Due to increased pressure within the abdominal cavity, a part of your stomach protrudes through the hiatus into your chest, also known as a hiatus hernia.
There are two types of hiatal hernia:
Usually, hiatal hernias are asymptomatic, but a few symptoms may include:
Most hiatal hernias are harmless; hence, they may not require any treatment. However, symptoms of GERD (acid reflux, vomiting, heartburn, regurgitation, chest pain, etc.), can be managed through:
Lifestyle changes
When the above methods fail to provide relief, and if a part of your stomach enters the esophagus and is squeezed, cutting off the blood supply, an open hiatal hernia repair is recommended.
Open hiatal hernia repair is a traditional surgical approach that aims to correct gastroesophageal reflux. It works by:
Your surgeon will discuss with you the procedure and the pros and cons that will help prepare you physically and mentally for the hernia repair.
An open hiatal hernia repair is an inpatient procedure that requires hospitalization for at least a day or two since it is an invasive procedure (and may involve trauma with a longer recovery period).
After an open hiatal hernia repair, the following is expected:
An open hiatal hernia repair is a safe procedure when performed by a skilled and experienced surgeon; however, there could be a few possible risks, including:
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