Table 1 Cases with syncope due to a hiatal hernia
Case | First author (year) | Age | Sex | Timing of syncope and accompanied symptoms | Main inspection method | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Akdemir (2001) | 70 | F | 10–15 min after heavy meals | X-ray, CT | Nissen fundoplication |
2 | Maekawa (2002) | 76 | F | Immediately after meals | X-ray, CT | Nissen fundoplication |
3 | Oishi (2004) | 76 | F | Immediately after meals | US, CT | Not referred |
4 | Ker (2004) | 64 | M | Severe chest pain After meals | CT | Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication |
5 | Karamitsos (2009) | 82 | F | After meals | US, CT | Not referred |
6 | Vanerio (2011) | 84 | F | After ingestion a carbonated soft drink | CT | Nissen fundoplication |
7 | Zwermann (2013) | 53 | M | Chest discomfort | CT | Laparoscopic surgery |
8 | Gunaruman (2013) | 86 | F | Nothing | US, CT | Adjustment of diet |
9 | Our case | 82 | F | During and immediately after meals | US, X-ray, CT | Hiatal hernia radical operation |