Diaphragmatic Hernia and Chest Pain

It’s a case of chest pain in a patient with a history of ischemic heart disease. She present in emergency room an increase of pain with respiratory movement, conscious and good general condition. The chest X-ray has a suggestive image of hiatus hernia with a herniation of the stomach, is confirmed in the CT scan. Gastroscopy confirmed the diagnosis, and aspirated the gas from stomach. The patient remains asymptomatic, and without pain at 24 hours and at 6 months control.

Author(s): Juan Jose Criado-Alvarez

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