A serious complication of paraesophageal hiatal hernia is:
a. hemorrhage.
b. strangulation.
c. peritonitis.
d. ascites.
ANS: B
Strangulation of the hernia is a major complication. Neither hemorrhage, peritonitis, nor ascites is associated with paraesophageal hiatal hernia complications.
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