Hiatal hernia. Endoscope view from below of the inside of a hiatal hernia. A hiatal hernia is the protrusion of part of the stomach into the thorax th

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Hiatal hernia. Endoscope view from below of the inside of a hiatal hernia. A hiatal hernia is the protrusion of part of the stomach into the thorax through the hole in the diaphragm (hiatus) that the oesophagus normally passes through. Hiatal hernias are extremely common and usually produce no symptoms. In severe cases they may cause gastroesophageal reflux, resulting in heartburn.

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