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What are the two major types of hiatal hernias?

April 26, 2017hernias hiatal types

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What are the two major types of hiatal hernias?

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• A sliding hiatal hernia occurs when the stomach and the esophagus slide into the chest. • A paraesophageal hernia occurs when part of the stomach pushes through the hiatus so that is next to the esophagus. This is less common, but more problematic because it can cut off the blood supply to the stomach. Also, it may occur without symptoms.