Hiatal Hernia (cont.)
Medical Author:
P John Simic, MD, FAAEM
Medical Editor:
Scott H Plantz, MD, FAAEM
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
Ron Fuerst, MD
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Synonyms and Keywordshiatus hernia, esophageal hiatus hernia, hiatal hernia with GERD, gastroesophageal reflux disease, GERD, strangulated hiatal hernia, diaphragm, esophagus, herniation, entrapment of upper stomach, sliding hiatal hernia, fixed hiatal hernia, barium swallow, endoscopy, esophageal cancer,hiatal hernia, digestive system anatomy Viewer Comments & ReviewsHiatal Hernia - SymptomsThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What are your hiatal hernia symptoms? Hiatal Hernia - Effective TreatmentsThe eMedicineHealth physician editors asked:What kinds of treatments have been effective for your hiatal hernia? |
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A hiatal hernia occurs when a portion of the stomach prolapses through the diaphragmatic esophageal hiatus.
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