Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the most common consequences of a hiatal hernia and often the condition that leads a person to seek medical treatment in the first place. GERD is a ...

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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 ...

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.

In tandem, a general surgeon was consulted for his opinion regarding potential risks and benefits of surgical intervention. Ten days later, the patient underwent transabdominal open repair of his ...

Johnson & Johnson plans to seek a U.S. indication for multiple general surgery procedures, including gastric bypass, which ...

Having a hiatal hernia will prolong your symptoms, but in other instances, you can fix your acid reflux, medical experts say. "Most acid reflux can be alleviated with changes in behavior," Shah says.

Hiatal hernia has been associated with an increased incidence of AF, possibly attributed to a direct mechanical effect. Possible explanations for the association between GERD and AF include ...