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 ...

Hiatal hernias are common ... Fundoplication involves wrapping the upper part of your stomach around your esophagus to support your lower esophageal sphincter. Doctors use several techniques ...

Second, since both hiatal hernia and BE are recognized at endoscopy ... in asymptomatic individuals without a prior diagnosis of esophageal pathology, thus creating ethical issues around ...

Acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), is a common condition in pets, particularly dogs and cats. It occurs when stomach acid ...

GERD occurs when stomach acid flows into the esophagus, causing irritation ... TIF 2.0 can also be combined consecutively with a surgical hiatal hernia repair, in a procedure referred to as ...

The dietary recommendations for hiatal hernia tend to mirror those for GERD ... stomach acid production and Bifidobacterium bifidum which protects the stomach and esophagus by increasing mucus ...

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

GI diseases can impact your esophagus (the tube running down from ... underlying cause of symptoms requires repair, as in a hiatal hernia. Gastrointestinal (GI) diseases are conditions affecting ...

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 ...