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An upwards protrusion of the stomach through the diaphragm wall. It is particularly common in women in their fourth and fifth decades.
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Topics Related To Hiatus Hernia
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| Hiatal Hernia | The Condition
"A hiatus hernia occurs when the upper part of the stomach moves into the thoracic cavity (chest) through an enlarged esophageal hiatus (opening) in the diaphragm..."
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Last updated: May 10, 2007
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