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Does A CT Scan Detect A Hiatal Hernia?

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Posted on Wed, 7 Jun 2017
Question: Can you see the stomach with a chest ct? When I had this done the doc said I had a large Hiatal Hernia. Adrenal glands normal. Did they see my stomach with this procedure?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. U N Sahoo (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
CT scan

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your question on HCM

I do understand your concern

“As” per your question is concerned I may say that in Chest CT scan you can see stomach. As you have a [Hiatal hernia] which needs to be treated surgically if conservative method already tried.

Thanks
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Does A CT Scan Detect A Hiatal Hernia?

Brief Answer: CT scan Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for your question on HCM I do understand your concern “As” per your question is concerned I may say that in Chest CT scan you can see stomach. As you have a [Hiatal hernia] which needs to be treated surgically if conservative method already tried. Thanks