Background and Aim: Barrett's esophagus has been associated with the presence of hiatal hernia; however, to date no meta-analysis of the relationship has been performed. We aimed to conduct a ...

Second, since both hiatal hernia and BE are recognized at endoscopy ... in asymptomatic individuals without a prior diagnosis of esophageal pathology, thus creating ethical issues around ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) impacts about 20% of adults in the U.S. Here's what experts want you to know about causes and treatments.

GI diseases can impact your esophagus (the tube running down from ... underlying cause of symptoms requires repair, as in a hiatal hernia. Gastrointestinal (GI) diseases are conditions affecting ...

Patients with persistent Barrett esophagus (BE) after initial ultrashort Barrett ... body mass index (BMI), alcohol or smoking status, hiatal hernia, proton pump inhibitor or H2 antagonist use, biopsy ...

Generally, hiccups tend to resolve on their own, but there are treatments for persistent cases. A hiatal hernia is a protrusion of the lower esophagus (and sometimes the stomach, too) into the chest ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), also known as gastro oesophageal reflux disease, is more than just the occasional ...