Heartburn is a burning sensation in the chest. Heartburn for multiple days in a row can result from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a hiatal hernia, Barrett’s esophagus, or esophageal cancer.
Tension-free crural repair with nonabsorbable mesh did not reduce the incidence of hiatal hernia recurrence in patients undergoing antireflux surgery for treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease ...
For patients undergoing bariatric surgery with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and/or hiatal hernia, sleeve gastrectomy (SG) with concomitant hiatal hernia repair (HHR) and SG with ...
Atrial fibrillation (AF), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and hiatal hernias are commonly seen in clinical practice. GERD and hiatal hernias have been proposed to be a possible cause of AF. In ...
Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Sanford Health is set to add five gastroenterology physicians to its Black Hills region. Oksana Aleksenko, MD; Nathan Jaqua, MD; Blake Jones, MD; Andrew Kelts, DO; and Erik ...
Researchers led by Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden, have conducted a long-term study regarding the use of mesh reinforcement in hiatal hernia repair for patients with gastroesophageal reflux ...
"Hiatal hernia surgery is indicated for severe, refractory GERD, esophagitis, or complications such as stricture or strangulation. Dr. Babak Moein performs laparoscopic/robotic Nissen fundoplication ...
The device is also indicated to narrow the gastroesophageal junction and reduce hiatal hernia ≤ 2 cm in size in patients with symptomatic chronic GERD. Patients with hiatal hernias larger than 2 cm ...
Heartburn is not always harmless. Learn when GERD needs medical attention, its warning signs, complications, and when to ...
Gastroesophageal reflux disease, commonly known as GERD, can qualify for VA disability compensation if a veteran can show that the condition is connected to military service. While ...
Consuming spicy and acidic foods and alcohol can cause acid reflux. Being overweight, pregnant, or experiencing stress can ...