Background and Aim: Barrett's esophagus has been associated with the presence of hiatal hernia; however, to date no meta-analysis of the relationship has been performed. We aimed to conduct a ...

White and Hispanic US veterans with a diagnosis of ultrashort Barrett esophagus had an increased risk of persistent Barrett esophagus.

Generally, hiccups tend to resolve on their own, but there are treatments for persistent cases. A hiatal hernia is a protrusion of the lower esophagus (and sometimes the stomach, too) into the chest ...

and those with observed hiatus hernia should be investigated for the presence of BE. We believe that the present study will shed new light on the epidemiology and geoprevalence of BE around the world.

If you’ve ever experienced acid reflux, you know how annoying and uncomfortable it can be. And you also may be wondering, ...

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A feeling of having something stuck in the throat is a fairly common experience. In some cases, there may not be any food or a foreign object stuck in the esophagus (food tube), but it feels as though ...