Unexpected cause of respiratory distress

Since this diagnosis was made in the presence of an acute exacerbation of her respiratory disease, increasing surgical risk, treatment of the hiatal hernia had to be postponed.

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Published in:BMJ case reports 2015-12, Vol.2015, p.bcr2015213408
Main Authors: Sotto Mayor, Joana, Lages, Ana, Esperança, Sofia, Oliveira e Silva, Antonio
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged, 80 and over
Dyspnea
Dyspnea - diagnosis
Dyspnea - etiology
Esophagus - pathology
Europe (West)
Family medical history
Female
Gastroesophageal reflux
Hernia, Hiatal - complications
Hernias
Humans
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Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive - complications
Respiratory diseases
Respiratory Insufficiency - diagnosis
Respiratory Insufficiency - etiology
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Summary:Since this diagnosis was made in the presence of an acute exacerbation of her respiratory disease, increasing surgical risk, treatment of the hiatal hernia had to be postponed.
ISSN:1757-790X
1757-790X
DOI:10.1136/bcr-2015-213408