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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Published in:	Surgical Case Reports
Main Authors:	Hidenori Tomida, Masahiro Hayashi, Shinichi Hashimoto
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Japan Surgical Society 2020-01-01
Subjects:	Hiatal hernia Pancreatitis Hyperbilirubinemia Abnormal liver function test
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s40792-020-0773-8