A serious complication of paraesophageal hiatal hernia is: a. ...

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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.

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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.