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
IN THIS ARTICLE
Authors and EditorsAuthor:P John Simic, MD, FAAEM, Director of Emergency Medical Services, Director of Emergency Department Approved for Pediatrics, Providence/Saint Joseph Medical Center.Editors:Scott H Plantz, MD, FAAEM, Research Director, Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, Mount Sinai School of Medicine; Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD, Senior Pharmacy Editor, eMedicine; Ron Fuerst, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of South Carolina College of Medicine; Director, Children's Emergency Center, Children's Hospital of Richland Memorial Hospital. Last Editorial Review: 8/10/2005 Next Page: (Page 11 of 12) 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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