Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and outcomes of antireflux surgery in lung transplant recipients (LTRs) with BOS and associated gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Materials ...

Know if your frequent acid reflux and bloating are just common gut issues or signaling a more serious condition like a hiatus hernia.

Large hiatal hernia is very common and a well-known predictor of treatment failure after traditional anti-reflux surgery 1 and RefluxStop™ seems to serve this difficult-to-treat population very ...

The study entitled, "A safety and effectiveness evaluation of RefluxStop in the treatment of acid reflux comparing large and small hiatal hernia groups: Results from 99 patients in Switzerland ...

I have been diagnosed with a hiatus hernia, what foods can I eat? I am in constant pain and can't seem to keep anything down at times. I am sorry to hear about the constant pain and discomfort that ...

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.

In addition to the minimal gastrointestinal complaints commonly associated with hiatus hernia, the major presenting symptoms simulate those of respiratory-tract or cardiac origin.

So, there is a hole in the diaphragm called the hiatus. A hiatal hernia is a weakness in the hiatus where the esophagus passes through, allowing the stomach (and sometimes other contents of the ...

A hiatal hernia is a weakness in the hiatus where the esophagus passes through, allowing the stomach (and sometimes other contents of the abdomen) to pass into the chest cavity.

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 ...

If you’re experiencing mild hiatal hernia symptoms, your doctor might recommend a “wait and watch” approach along with self-care tips before considering prescription medications or surgery.