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A Pushed Descending Aorta due to Hiatal Hernia
Cetin Gecmen1, Muzaffer Kahyaoglu1, Arzu Kalayci1
1Department of Cardiology, Kartal Kosuyolu Heart and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
Aorta (Stamford, Conn.)
|March 9, 2019
Summary
A chest X-ray revealed a large hiatal hernia in a 91-year-old patient undergoing aortic valve evaluation. The stomach and duodenum were found within the chest cavity, displacing the descending aorta.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Gastroenterology
- Radiology
Background:
- A 91-year-old female patient presented for transcatheter aortic valve implantation evaluation.
- Incidental findings on chest radiography revealed significant gastrointestinal displacement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To document the incidental radiographic findings of a hiatal hernia.
- To describe the anatomical relationship between the herniated stomach/duodenum and the descending aorta.
Main Methods:
- Chest radiography was performed for pre-operative assessment.
- Radiographic images were analyzed for anatomical abnormalities.
Main Results:
- A large hiatal hernia was identified.
- The stomach and duodenum were visualized within the thoracic cavity.
- The descending aorta was noted to be displaced by the herniated abdominal contents.
Conclusions:
- Hiatal hernias can cause significant thoracic displacement of abdominal organs.
- Radiography is crucial for identifying such anatomical variations, especially in elderly patients undergoing cardiac evaluations.
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