High incidence of dyspnoea and pulmonary aspiration in giant hiatus hernia: a previously unrecognised cause of dyspnoea.

Miho MuginoS C LittleH Van der WallG L Falk

Published in: Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (2021)

GORD, dyspnoea and silent pulmonary aspiration are frequent occurrences in the presence of giant PEH. Subjective aspiration was the most specific and positive predictor of pulmonary aspiration. Dyspnoea in PEH patients may be caused by pulmonary aspiration, cardiac compression and gas trapping. The high rate of pulmonary aspiration in PEH patients may support anti-reflux repair.

Keyphrases

pulmonary hypertension
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risk factors
patient reported outcomes
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