📋Overview
A Hiatal Hernia is a clinical condition characterized by the protrusion of the stomach through the esophageal hiatus, which is the opening in the diaphragm that separates the abdomen from the chest. This anatomical shift allows a portion of the stomach to move upward into the thoracic cavity.
This condition is frequently associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease and can vary in clinical significance depending on the extent of the displacement. The presence of stomach tissue above the diaphragm may influence the physiological function of the lower esophageal sphincter.
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