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Endoscopy showed a sliding hiatal hernia displacing the z-line to 38 cm from the incisors,with hiatal narrowing at 42cm from the incisors.retroflexion view in the stomach confirmed the size and morphology of the hernia. does this mean it is 4 cm big?

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Dr. Timothy Mahoney answered

Specializes in General Surgery

No the hernia can be larger.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 4/12/2021

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A member asked:

Endoscopy showed a sliding hiatal hernia displacing the z-line to 38 cm from the incisors,with hiatal narrowing at 42cm from the incisors.retroflexion view in the stomach confirmed the size and morphology of the hernia. does this mean it is 4 cm big?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Timothy Mahoney answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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