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Would a hiatal hernia show up on a chest ct scan that was looking at my lungs? the top of my kidneys were visualized in this ct scan. would an ultrasound be an option to find out if i have a hiatal hernia instead of a barium swallow or endoscopy?

Q: would a hiatal hernia show up on a chest ct scan that was looking at my lungs? the top of my kidneys were visualized in this ct scan. would an ultrasound be an option to find out if i have a hiatal hernia instead of a barium swallow or endoscopy?

: Visualization of an organ depends whether it is included in the field being used for a a test. Instead of self diagnosis tell your MD of your concern and an appropriate test will be ordered.Ultrasound can but is not the best option.

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Visualization of an organ depends whether it is included in the field being used for a a test. Instead of self diagnosis tell your MD of your concern and an appropriate test will be ordered.Ultrasound can but is not the best option.

Answered 8/8/2022

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A member asked:

Would a hiatal hernia show up on a chest ct scan that was looking at my lungs? the top of my kidneys were visualized in this ct scan. would an ultrasound be an option to find out if i have a hiatal hernia instead of a barium swallow or endoscopy?

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