The most common complication seen in hiatus hernia is:: (A) Esophagitis, (B) Aspiration pneumonitis, (C) Volvulus, (D) Esophageal stricture
Answer is A. The most common complication seen in hiatus hernia is Esophagitis. Signs & Symptoms of hiatus hernia- Type I - Reflux Type II - Herniation of fundus leading to ischemia which can cause abdominal pain Type III - Reflux and Abdominal pain Type IV - High risk of ischemia and strangulation (Abdominal pain + increased risk of complications)