Abstract:Introduction: Herniation of the stomach through the esophageal hiatus into the thoracic cavity is a common affliction in modern humans. Its incidence in North America has ranged from 10% to 80%. However, approximately complete herniation of the stomach is scarce. Therefore, we discussed this unusual case. Case Presentation: A 43-year-old man with a hypochromic, microcytic, iron-deficient anemia picture, postprandial and postexercise respiratory failures, and epigastric pain was examined by a gastroenterologist… Show more
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