Causes of diaphragmatic hernia:
- Increased pressure in the abdominal cavity.
- Cough
- Vomiting
- Stress during defecation.
- Carry heavy objects.
Symptoms of diaphragmatic hernia:
- Heartburn of the stomach.
- The presence of bitterness and acidity in the back of the throat.
- Bloating and belching.
- The feeling of pain in the stomach and esophagus.
- Bad breath due to reflux of stomach acids.
Features of the operation for diaphragmatic hernia:
- The operation is fast and results in less scarring compared to regular surgery.
- You don’t need a big convalescence.
Steps for performing hiatal hernia surgery:
- The doctor makes 4 or 5 small incisions in the abdomen.
- After that, the doctor inserts the endoscope inside the holes.
- The doctor is guided by the endoscope to see the internal organs of the patient and then wraps the upper part of the stomach around the lower part of the esophagus.
- Fixation of the upper part of the stomach with stitches or pins.
- The surgeon closes the abdominal incisions with stitches.