The subtype of hiatus hernia with gastric volvulus as an impoant complication is:
Correct Answer: Type-III
Description: Types II, III, and IV hiatal hernias are all subtypes in which the herniation includes a visceral structure other than the gastric cardia. Type II and III paraesophageal hernias, the gastric fundus also herniates Type II and III paraesophageal hernias -the stomach inves and lead to an upside down stomach, gastric volvulus, and even strangulation of the stomach. Ref: Harrison, E-18, P- 2430
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