Journal article
From Silent to Severe: Gastric Perforation Causing Spontaneous Hydropneumothorax Secondary to a Large Hiatal Hernia
Curēus (Palo Alto, CA), v 16(6), 61518
02 Jun 2024
PMID: 38827418
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Abstract
Hiatal hernias, characterized by the protrusion of internal organs through the diaphragmatic hiatus, are commonly seen in the elderly age group. While surgical management remains debatable for asymptomatic cases, emergent complications necessitate prompt intervention. Here, we present a case of a 69 -year -old female with a history of diaphragmatic hernia, who developed acute hypoxic respiratory failure secondary to acute pleural effusion caused by paraesophageal hernia rupture. Despite initial inconclusive imaging, a CT scan revealed the severity, prompting emergent management. The patient underwent esophageal stent placement, video -assisted thoracoscopic surgery -assisted total lung decortication, and three chest tubes placement, followed by antimicrobial therapy. Favorable outcomes were achieved with multidisciplinary intervention, highlighting the importance of timely recognition and comprehensive diagnostic approaches. This case underscores the potential severity of hiatal hernias, particularly paraesophageal types, necessitating vigilance among clinicians for timely intervention. It also emphasizes the effectiveness of combined surgical and medical multidisciplinary approaches in such emergent situations for optimal patient outcomes.
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- Title
- From Silent to Severe: Gastric Perforation Causing Spontaneous Hydropneumothorax Secondary to a Large Hiatal Hernia
- Creators
- Sai Rakshith Gaddameedi - Monmouth Medical CenterJayasree Ravilla - Monmouth Medical CenterAnoohya Vangala - Monmouth Medical CenterMalay Rathod - Monmouth Medical CenterOjas Chinchwadkar - Johnson UniversityMontaser Alrjoob - Monmouth Medical CenterVandana Bandari - Monmouth Medical CenterDoantrang Du - Monmouth Medical Center
- Publication Details
- Curēus (Palo Alto, CA), v 16(6), 61518
- Publisher
- Springer Nature
- Number of pages
- 8
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Pediatrics
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:001259130600011
- Other Identifier
- 991021930912304721
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