Condition
Hernia - hiatal
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.Published 17 March 20051 min read
Key points
- Hiatal hernia is a condition in which a portion of the stomach protrudes upward into the chest through an opening in the diaphragm.
- The diaphragm is the sheet of muscle used in breathing that separates the chest from the abdomen.
Alternative names
Hiatal hernia
Definition
Hiatal hernia is a condition in which a portion of the stomach protrudes upward into the chest through an opening in the diaphragm. The diaphragm is the sheet of muscle used in breathing that separates the chest from the abdomen.
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Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.
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