Achalasia is an uncommon but debilitating disorder, with an estimated incidence of 1.63–4.0 per 100,000 people. Diagnosis relies on high-resolution ...

A larger hiatal hernia (HH) is significantly associated with a higher risk for new-onset atrial fibrillation (AF), according to study results presented at the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG ...

Introduction: Hiatal hernia (HH) repair with mesh reinforcement is a commonly performed procedure to reduce the recurrence of HH. Mesh migration (MM) remains a rare but serious complication. Aim: The ...

ABSTRACT: Type III hiatal hernias, or mixed paraesophageal hernias, involve both the gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) and part of the stomach herniating through the esophageal hiatus. We present a case ...

Know if your frequent acid reflux and bloating are just common gut issues or signaling a more serious condition like a hiatus hernia. If you frequently get uncomfortable heartburn or feel very full ...

Learn about hiatal hernia, its symptoms, types, causes, diagnosis methods, and effective treatment options to manage ...

The ASGE guidelines recommend upper endoscopy for GERD patients with alarm symptoms or risk factors for Barrett esophagus, and post-sleeve gastrectomy or peroral endoscopic myotomy. Meticulous ...

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DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 74-year-old woman who is active and healthy. I recently had an endoscopy, and the findings were a hiatal hernia of about 5 centimeters with some inflammation. I have been having ...

Despite the scene in Friends where Joey develops an agonizing hernia, not all hernias are painful. A hiatal hernia, which affects 50 percent of adults over age 50, won’t often directly cause pain. But ...

Medical research is becoming increasingly driven towards the explanation of in-depth disease mechanisms, disentangling pathophysiology to trace new therapeutic approaches. The great interest in these ...