Atypical Presentations of Hiatal Hernia in Two Pediatric Patients
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https://doi.org/10.60787/njgp.v15i1.117Keywords:
respiratory distress, iron deficiency anemia, Hiatus herniaAbstract
Hiatal hernia is an uncommon condition in children. Its symptoms can vary markedly from none to life-threatening condition, thereby making its diagnosis challenging. We reported two different cases, first a 15-month-old child presenting with respiratory distress, second a 7-year-old boy presenting with resistant iron deficiency anemia. Surgical management was done in both cases, following which both of them improved. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case report of hiatus hernia in children in this region, with such contrasting presentation. A stepwise and methodical approach to the patients led to early diagnosis.
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