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Any information on a hiatal hernia

08/03/1999

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Answer:

A hiatal hernia is an acquired condition in which a variable portion of the upper stomach projects above the diaphragm into the chest at the junction of the esophagus (food pipe)and the stomach. It is most commonly associated with acid reflux.

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University of Cincinnati John D. Long, MD
Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine
Division of Digestive Diseases
Department of Internal Medicine
College of Medicine
University of Cincinnati