grade 4 hiatal hernia in 6yrs old kid
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is it advisable to do surgery for my child? which pedia surgeon do u recommend? i live in the philippines, but i can go to los angeles also. thank you |
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re: grade 4 hiatal hernia in 6yrs old kid
by Dr M.K. Gupta -
Jan 22nd, 2012
3:50 am
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Dear Irene Paraesophageal hiatus hernia (PEHH) is an uncommon type of diaphragmatic hernia in the pediatric age group. Preoperative assessment included chest x-ray and CT scan. We suggest that laparoscopic repair of PEHH in infants is safe and preferred mode of the treatment. You can get this surgery done at World Laparoscopy Hospital, Gurgaon, India or Cleveland clinic , Ohio or Florida, USA |
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re: grade 4 hiatal hernia in 6yrs old kid
by VIKAS -
Aug 29th, 2026
7:34 am
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Dear Sir/Madam, My wife has been diagnosed with a left hemidiaphragmatic hernia with a defect measuring approximately 6–7 cm. The hernia involves the stomach, spleen, and splenic flexure of the colon, which have herniated into the left hemithorax, causing compression of the left lung base and slight displacement of the mediastinal structures towards the right. This condition appears to have been present since birth, but we have only recently become aware of it. Fortunately, my wife is currently not experiencing any significant symptoms or discomfort. We would like to seek your advice regarding the appropriate course of action in this case. Would you recommend proceeding with surgical repair, or would it be reasonable to monitor the condition without surgery since she is currently asymptomatic? We would be grateful for your expert opinion and recommendation regarding the next steps. Regards, Vikas Reply: Based on the findings, your wife has a significant left-sided congenital diaphragmatic hernia involving the stomach, spleen, and colon. Even if she is currently asymptomatic, surgical evaluation is recommended because there may be a future risk of obstruction, strangulation, or respiratory complications. Please consult an experienced laparoscopic/thoracic surgeon with all CT scan images and reports to discuss elective surgical repair and determine the safest treatment plan. |