Findings on Barium Swallow in Younger Siblings of Children with Hiatal Hernia (Partial Thoracic Stomach)

Abstract

Summary

The results are presented of an investigation by barium swallow of 271 younger siblings of children with hiatal hernia (HH). The incidence of HH among younger siblings with a history of repeated vomiting and regurgitation was 41% and in those without symptoms was 4.3%.