Hiatal hernia
A hiatal hernia occurs when part of the stomach protrudes up into the chest through the sheet of muscle called the diaphragm. This may result from a weakening of the surrounding tissues and may be aggravated by obesity and/or smoking.
Review Date: 05/04/2006
Reviewed By: Jenifer K. Lehrer, M.D., Department of Gastroenterology,
Frankford-Torresdale Hospital, Jefferson Health System,
Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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