In seeking treatment for pronounced difficulty in breathing, my lung specialist said that a CT scan shows that I have a massive hiatal hernia; and the intestines/organs are pressing against the lungs, impeding breathing. she is referring me to a surgeon. How does the surgery help? Thank you for information. Deb
Hello, As the breathing difficulty is from compression of abdominal organs over the diaphragm through the defect in form of a hiatus hernia, surgical correction of the same will reverse the effects to cure the breathing problem. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.