The Problem of Hiatus Hernia Complicated by Peptic Esophagitis

摘要: IN the sixteenth century Ambroise Pare1 described post-mortem findings in first 2 reported cases of diaphragmatic hernia.‡ Nearly four centuries later Winklestein2 originated term peptic esophagitis. Only within past decade has relation between hernia and esophagitis become widely recognized. It is purpose this report to present problem as seen on Thoracic Surgical Service New Haven Hospital during ten-year span, 1945–55. Case Material During interval there were over 3000 admissions Section. Twenty-nine patients, or about 1 per cent, had proved Sixty-two . . .