Two peer-reviewed studies published in 2024 have established that patients with large, complex hiatal hernias achieve significantly better surgical outcomes when treated by experienced specialists ...

A hiatal hernia is an enlarged opening in your diaphragm, the dome-shaped muscle that contracts when you breathe. Organs in your belly push through this opening and into your chest. There are two main ...

"Hiatal hernia surgery is indicated for severe, refractory GERD, esophagitis, or complications such as stricture or strangulation. Dr. Babak Moein performs laparoscopic/robotic Nissen fundoplication ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 72-year-old female with MGUS. I was just diagnosed ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am a 79-year-old woman with a large hiatal hernia that is causing me to aspirate. I have moderate emphysema, too. Is surgery an option for me? Is there anything else that will help ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 72-year-old female with MGUS. I was just diagnosed with an ulcer, Barrett's esophagus, GERD and a hiatal hernia of 8 cm. My surgeon has put me on high-dose Prilosec and Carafate ...

February 15, 2012 — High-resolution manometry has a high specificity (95.12%) as well as a high predictive value (91.6%) for type 1 sliding hiatal hernia in patients with gastroesophageal reflux ...

TUPELO — Plenty of people have experienced acid reflux, but a hiatal hernia, which occurs when the upper part of the stomach pushes up through the diaphragm into the chest cavity, can cause severe and ...

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Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 72-year-old female with MGUS. I was just diagnosed with an ulcer, Barrett’s esophagus, GERD and a hiatal hernia of 8 cm. My surgeon has put me on high-dose Prilosec and Carafate ...