Is a 3 centimeter hiatal hernia large

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Maryann Gromisch RN Guide

Hello Anonymous,

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Yes. On its course from the neck into the Stomach the esophagus (gullet) traverses through a small hole in the diaphragm (the hiatus). Small and large hernia is defined by a diameter of < 3cm and > 3 cm, respectively.

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Maryann

October 5, 2017 - 8:48am

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