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I have a hiatal hernia that has pulled 50% of my stomach up through my diaphragm, it was repaired in 2018. i had a colonoscopy & egd & was told the repair had failed. what is the probability of my stomach flipping & my dying?

Q: i have a hiatal hernia that has pulled 50% of my stomach up through my diaphragm, it was repaired in 2018. i had a colonoscopy & egd & was told the repair had failed. what is the probability of my stomach flipping & my dying?

: You don't mention your current symptoms. It would take a large portion of the stomach being trapped in your chest to cause pain or dangerous strangulation. Your thoracic surgeon who knows all details of your past surgery &amp; current stomach status is best to answer your questions and discuss your treatment options.

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

You don't mention your current symptoms. It would take a large portion of the stomach being trapped in your chest to cause pain or dangerous strangulation. Your thoracic surgeon who knows all details of your past surgery & current stomach status is best to answer your questions and discuss your treatment options.

Answered 8/11/2023

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

The chances are too much tho no figures can be given. take all precautions given by your GI doc. Pl see your or a surgeon for possible re-operation. Wish you well

Answered 8/11/2023

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A member asked:

I have a hiatal hernia that has pulled 50% of my stomach up through my diaphragm, it was repaired in 2018. i had a colonoscopy & egd & was told the repair had failed. what is the probability of my stomach flipping & my dying?

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