Massive hiatal hernia involving prolapse of the entire stomach and pancreas resulting in pancreatitis and bile duct dilatation: a case report
Abstract Background Hiatal hernia is defined by the permanent or intermittent prolapse of any abdominal structure into the chest through the diaphragmatic esophageal hiatus. Prolapse of the stomach, intestine, transverse colon, and spleen is relatively common, but herniation of the pancreas is a rar...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2020-01-01
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| Series: | Surgical Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40792-020-0773-8 |