Hiatus hernia – Large
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Hiatus hernia – Large
- Herniation of the stomach above the diaphragm (hiatus hernia) is a common finding on a chest X-ray
- Hiatus hernias may be very large – as in this image
- Seeing a gas/fluid level helps to make the diagnosis
Hiatus hernia - Small
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Hiatus hernia – Small
- Here is a smaller hernia
- The gas/fluid level is less distinct
- Note: Hiatus hernia may not be visible on a chest X-ray