Test to optimize the physical diagnosis of hiatal hernia

Garanin A.A.

Samara State Medical University

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Garanin A.A.

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Journal: Russian Journal of Evidence-Based Gastroenterology. 2022;11(2): 21‑25

DOI: 10.17116/dokgastro20221102121

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Garanin AA. Test to optimize the physical diagnosis of hiatal hernia. Russian Journal of Evidence-Based Gastroenterology. 2022;11(2):21‑25. (In Russ.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/dokgastro20221102121

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OBJECTIVE

To propose a physical test to optimize the diagnosis of hiatal hernias.

MATERIAL AND METHODS

In the absence of physical symptoms characteristic of hiatal hernia, patients were offered to take 100—150 ml of non-carbonated drinking water. When a sound phenomenon appeared during chest auscultation in the form of a high, quiet, and short sound (rumbling), it was stated as a symptom characteristic of a hiatal hernia. The results were compared with a barium swallow.

RESULTS

During chest auscultation, the sound phenomenon was detected in 96 patients out of 114 (84%). After offering 100—150 ml of non-carbonated drinking water, the symptom was additionally determined in 13 patients out of 114 examined. Thus, the total number of patients with hiatal hernia and auscultation phenomenon amounted to 109. Drinking water increased test sensitivity from 84% to 96%; the specificity was constant 95%.

CONCLUSIONS

This offered test can help early diagnose hiatal hernia at a clinical examination in patients with chest pain syndrome.

Keywords:

hiatal hernia

physical examination

pathological peristalsis

auscultation

gastroesophageal reflux

Authors:

Garanin A.A.

Samara State Medical University

Received:

28.11.2021

Accepted:

15.02.2022

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