Hiatal hernia co-existing with oesophago-gastric malignancy.

Abstract

The signs, symptoms and outcome of 28 patients with coincidental hiatus hernia and carcinoma of the lower oesophagus are given. The difficulties in making the diagnosis are discussed. The outcome was poor.

• Authors: J Borrie, J H Shaw
• Journal: The New Zealand medical journal (N Z Med J) Vol. 92 Issue 664 Pg. 47-8 (Jul 23 1980) ISSN: 0028-8446 [Print] New Zealand
• PMID: 6933331 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Aged
• Biopsy
• Esophageal Neoplasms (complications, diagnosis)
• Esophagoscopy
• Female
• Hernia, Diaphragmatic (complications)
• Hernia, Hiatal (complications, diagnosis)
• Humans
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Stomach Neoplasms (complications)