Hiatus Hernia: A Rare Cause of Acute Pancreatitis
Joint Authors
Mustacchia, Paul J.
Subramani, Krishnaiyer
Patel, Shruti
Viswanathan, Prakash
Jawairia, Mahreema
Shahzad, Ghulamullah
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-03-15
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Hiatal hernia (HH) is the herniation of elements of the abdominal cavity through the esophageal hiatus of the diaphragm.
A giant HH with pancreatic prolapse is very rare and its causing pancreatitis is an even more extraordinary condition.
We describe a case of a 65-year-old man diagnosed with acute pancreatitis secondary to pancreatic herniation.
In these cases, acute pancreatitis may be caused by the diaphragmatic crura impinging upon the pancreas and leading to repetitive trauma as it crosses the hernia; intermittent folding of the main pancreatic duct; ischemia associated with stretching at its vascular pedicle; or total pancreatic incarceration.
Asymptomatic hernia may not require any treatment, while multiple studies have supported the recommendation of early elective repair as a safer route in symptomatic patients.
In summary, though rare, pancreatic herniation should be considered as a cause of acute pancreatitis.
A high index of suspicion for complications is warranted in cases like these.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Patel, Shruti& Shahzad, Ghulamullah& Jawairia, Mahreema& Subramani, Krishnaiyer& Viswanathan, Prakash& Mustacchia, Paul J.. 2016. Hiatus Hernia: A Rare Cause of Acute Pancreatitis. Case Reports in Medicine،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1101072
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Patel, Shruti…[et al.]. Hiatus Hernia: A Rare Cause of Acute Pancreatitis. Case Reports in Medicine No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Patel, Shruti& Shahzad, Ghulamullah& Jawairia, Mahreema& Subramani, Krishnaiyer& Viswanathan, Prakash& Mustacchia, Paul J.. Hiatus Hernia: A Rare Cause of Acute Pancreatitis. Case Reports in Medicine. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1101072
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1101072