Value of endoscopy in diagnosis of hiatus hernia

Objective: To assess the value of endoscopy in diagnosing and differentiating hiatus hernia(HH).Methods: The endoscopic characters of HH of 112 cases were analyzed and the results of the X-ray barium meal and the occurrence of esophagitis were calculated.Results: The major endoscopic features of HH were as follows:the GE conjunction was moved up;a portion of stomach could be seen to slide up with the loose,enlarged hiatus of diaphragm and was companied by high morbility of esophagitis.Conclusions: It is direct,clear and convenient to diagnose HH with endoscope.