Background and Aim: Barrett's esophagus has been associated with the presence of hiatal hernia; however, to date no meta-analysis of the relationship has been performed. We aimed to conduct a ...

It occurs when there is widening of the opening in your diaphragm where your esophagus passes ... In rare cases, if a hernia ...

Hernias can be asymptomatic, or cause discomfort and pain, and can lead to complications if not addressed ... up into the ...

One significant area of research has been the development of devices to prevent stent migration, a common complication associated with esophageal stenting. A study evaluated a novel over-the-scope ...

Symptoms may include heartburn due to stomach acid and contents returning to your esophagus. A hiatal hernia happens when part of your stomach gets pushed up toward your diaphragm through the hole ...

The esophagus passes through an opening in the diaphragm called the hiatus before it enters the stomach. Weakened tissues within and around the hiatus allow a hiatal hernia to develop ... you should ...

GERD can lead to potentially serious complications, including: Between the esophagus (the food pipe) and the stomach lies a muscle called the lower esophageal sphincter which separates the contents of ...

Definition Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a more severe and long-lasting condition in which GER causes repeated symptoms that are bothersome or leads to complications over time. If you ...

to investigate the circumferential localization of mucosal breaks in the esophageal wall and the presence or absence of hiatal hernia. At Shimane University Hospital, when endoscopically examining ...

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — A cutting-edge procedure at a Little Rock hospital is helping patients with chronic acid reflux get ...