A paraesophageal hiatal hernia occurs when a part of the stomach protrudes through the esophageal hiatus and lies beside the esophagus, without involvement of the gastroesophageal junction (Figure 3).
Background: Upside-down stomach (UDS) is characterized by herniation ... He reported on a previous surgical intervention due to a hiatal hernia. Chest radiography and computer tomography showed ...
A hiatal hernia develops when the upper part of your stomach moves into your chest due to an opening in your diaphragm. This condition can cause GERD but also make it worse. GERD may irritate your ...
A hiatal hernia occurs when a small portion of the stomach pushes upward through the diaphragm, a sheetlike muscle that separates the lungs from the abdomen. Usually this doesn't cause any symptoms, ...