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Hiatus hernia (Pathophysiology (Muscles in diaphragm encircle the…
Hiatus hernia
Pathophysiology
Muscles in diaphragm encircle the oesophageal junction and thus stomach is prevented from ascending into thoracic cavity
Part of stomach herniates upward into mediastinal cavity through a weakness in diaphragm caused by trauma
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Nursing Management
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Eat small, frequent, bland meals high in fibre
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Avoid bending, heavy lifting
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Definition
Condition in which a portion of stomach herniates through oesophageal opening of diaphragm that has become weak or enlarged into lower end of thoracic cavity