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 ...

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).

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Paraesophageal hernias, a rare type of hernia, occur when part of the stomach or nearby organs shift into the chest cavity.

Different foods and beverages can trigger acid reflux for different people. Examples of common dietary triggers for acid ...

GERD (Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease) is pervasive. If you have heartburn or “mini-vomits,” you likely have GERD. I’ve ...

In a practice-changing guideline reversal, medical societies advised on Tuesday that most patients do not need to stop taking ...

You’re likely familiar with the feeling of rushing to unbutton your pants after a big dinner or at the end of a long day of ...

"an alarming" 6% had Barrett's esophagus-related neoplasia, Vasireddy told attendees. Risk factors with the greatest effect ...

"an alarming" 6% had Barrett's esophagus-related neoplasia, Vasireddy told attendees. Risk factors with the greatest effect sizes in patients under age 50 included: Hiatal hernia: OR 2.57 (95% CI ...

When you eat a lot and the food takes a long time to break down, that can prevent the valve connecting the esophagus and the ...

Stick around as we dig deeper into acid reflux in dogs, including the potential causes, its common symptoms, and whether ...