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Author Question: A serious complication of paraesophageal hiatal hernia is: a. hemorrhage. b. strangulation. c. ... (Read 67 times)

yoroshambo

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on: Jun 25, 2018
A serious complication of paraesophageal hiatal hernia is:
 
  a. hemorrhage.
  b. strangulation.
  c. peritonitis.
  d. ascites.

Question 2

The symptoms and signs of large bowel obstruction are:
 
  a. abdominal distention and hypogastric pain.
  b. diarrhea and excessive thirst.
  c. dehydration and epigastric pain.
  d. abdominal pain and rectal bleeding.


bblaney

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Strangulation of the hernia is a major complication. Neither hemorrhage, peritonitis, nor ascites is associated with paraesophageal hiatal hernia complications.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Large intestine obstruction usually presents with hypogastric pain and abdominal distention. Neither diarrhea, epigastric pain, nor rectal bleeding occurs.


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