Diaphragmatic hernias occur in up to 10%–50% of the general population. Treatment of hiatal hernias depends on the type of hernia and the severity of the symptoms. We report the case of a 52-year-old woman with no significant history who presented for 1 year with non-specific chest pain, dyspnea, dysphagia, and heartburn. A thoracoabdominal tomography with contrast was performed, showing a diaphragmatic hernia containing the stomach, portions of the duodenum, pancreas, small intestine, and colon with a sac of up to 20 cm, which was successfully repaired laparoscopically.
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