Introduction Laparoscopic hiatal hernia (HH) repair is associated with a high recurrence rate. Repair reinforced with mesh lowers short-term recurrence but can cause dysphagia and visceral erosion.

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a rare condition, with many affected patients remaining asymptomatic, while others may present with non-specific respiratory manifestations. The coexistence of ...

Bron Breakker's hiatus due to getting surgery to repair a hernia has gotten an update, and WWE fans should brace themselves. After it was reported that WWE's Bron Breakker suffered a hernia and needed ...

Uncrowned is a new destination for all things MMA, boxing, wrestling, and more, featuring Ariel Helwani. Yahoo Racing is powered by Motorsport Network, providing expert reporting, analysis, and ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

Two peer-reviewed studies published in 2024 have established that patients with large, complex hiatal hernias achieve significantly better surgical outcomes when treated by experienced specialists ...

Researchers evaluated whether the presence and size of hiatal hernias are associated with an increased risk for new-onset atrial fibrillation within 1 year of diagnosis. Hernia size may play a ...

A hiatal hernia is a common anatomical abnormality in which part of the stomach protrudes or herniates through the diaphragm and up into the esophagus or chest. If the stomach gets stuck in the defect ...