The symptomatic esophageal hiatus hernia, whether of the so-called short esophagus or of the para-esophageal type, is most frequently found in the older age group. It may often become symptomatic ...

There are four types of hiatal hernias: Type 1 hernias are called ... involves wrapping the upper part of your stomach around your esophagus to support your lower esophageal sphincter.

In that case, the ideal study type would be one that recruited patients with hiatal hernia but without BE ... without a prior diagnosis of esophageal pathology, thus creating ethical issues ...

Additionally, the lower esophageal sphincter may move proximally ... [31] Whether the size or type of hiatal hernia has any association with the likelihood of having AF has yet to be studied.

Your diaphragm helps prevent stomach acid from entering your esophagus ... Cameron ulcers (a type of gastrointestinal ulcer) are sometimes seen in individuals with hiatal hernias.