Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...
Comparison of crural repair and Nissen fundoplication in the treatment of esophageal hiatus hernia with peptic esophagitis. Ann Surg 1971;173 (5):782-92. 4 Müller-Stich BP, Achtstatter V, Diener MK, ...
Groin hernias may get all the attention, but a hiatal hernia-a lesser-known, yet surprisingly common type-affects more women than men. If you're wondering, "What does a hiatal hernia feel like?" keep ...
"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 ...
A hiatal hernia occurs when a small portion of the stomach pushes upward through the diaphragm, a sheetlike muscle that separates the lungs from the abdomen. Usually this doesn't cause any symptoms, ...