- hiatus hernia: hernia resulting from the protrusion of part of the stomach
through the diaphragm
- A hiatal hernia occurs when a hernia is formed in the abdomen that causes
the stomach to bulge out of the abdomen and into the chest cavity.
- Stomach herniates or go through the diaphragm
- Of, relating to, or used in surgery
- (of a special garment or appliance) Worn to correct or relieve an injury,
illness, or deformity
- (surgery) the branch of medical science that treats disease or injury by
operative procedures; "he is professor of surgery at the Harvard Medical
- Denoting something done with great precision, esp. a swift and highly
accurate military attack from the air
- performed with great precision; "a surgical air strike"
- of or relating to or involving or used in surgery; "surgical instruments";
- the act of putting something in working order again
- Make good (such damage) by fixing or repairing it
- Put right (a damaged relationship or unwelcome situation)
- restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken; "She
repaired her TV set"; "Repair my shoes please"
- Fix or mend (a thing suffering from damage or a fault)
- a formal way of referring to the condition of something; "the building was
in good repair"
hiatal hernia surgical repair - Coping
Coping Successfully With Your Hiatus Hernia (Overcoming Common
Hiatus hernia is a very common digestive
problem, which causes heartburn, indigestion and chest pains. Evidence from
general practitioners suggests that as many as one in five patients they see has
a hiatus hernia. Self-management is the key to treating hiatus hernia - changing
eating patterns, sleeping position and posture in order to allow the gap in the
stomach to heal. Tom Smith is a qualified general practitioner. Here he explains
the symptoms and discusses who is at risk. He provides information about the
treatments and what they involve, along with advice on how to prevent a
recurrence. There is also practical advice on controlling the
HIATAL HERNIA WITH PATULOUS LOWER ESOPHEAGEAL JUNCTION
Hiatal hernia occurs when a portion of the
stomach is located above the diaphragm. This may be associated with reflux of
stomach fluids (acid, enzymes), bile, and food. Reflux particularly occurs when
the lower esophageal sphincter is incompetent
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hernia surgical repair
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