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- DictionaryHi·a·tus her·ni·a/hīˈādəs ˈhərnēə/
noun
- 1. the protrusion of an organ, typically the stomach, through the esophageal opening in the diaphragm.
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Type of hernia in which abdominal organs slip through the diaphragm into the middle compartment of the chest
A hiatal hernia or hiatus hernia is a type of hernia in which abdominal organs slip through the diaphragm into the middle compartment of the chest. This may result in gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) with symptoms such as a taste of acid in the back of the mouth or heartburn. Other symptoms may include trouble swallowing and chest pains. Complications may in... Wikipedia