Hiatal hernia surgery generally has a low risk of serious side effects. An estimated 30-day mortality rate associated with hiatal hernia surgery is 0.19%, which is approximately 1 death per 500 cases.

Hiatal hernia surgery is indicated in difficult cases of hiatal hernia, in which the stomach pushes into the chest cavity due to weakness in the diaphragm. Typically a minimally invasive procedure, ...

There are many different types of hernia. Find out here what they look like, what they feel like, and when a person should contact a doctor to get treatment.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 74-year-old woman who is active and healthy. I recently had an endoscopy, and the findings were a hiatal hernia of about 5 centimeters with some inflammation. I have been ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 74-year-old woman who is active and healthy. I recently had an endoscopy, and the findings were a hiatal hernia of about 5 centimeters with some inflammation. I have been ...

A hiatal hernia happens when part of the stomach pushes up through an opening (esophagus) in the diaphragm and into your chest. Instead of a lump or bulge, you may notice heartburn or chest pain ...

By BLAKE ALSUP Daily Journal Sep 17, 2024 Dr. Terry Pinson poses for a portrait in the lobby of the Surgery Clinic of Tupelo on Wednesday, Sep. 11, 2024, in Tupelo, Miss. Hunt Mercier | Daily Journal ...

A Healthy Weight Overweight individuals are some of the most affected by GERD and hiatal hernia. The reason for this is simple – excess weight. The organs of obese people are always under pressure, ...

Hiatal Hernias are Great Mimics Many physicians refer to hiatal hernias as the great mimics because the symptoms of this condition can resemble many different disorders. For example, a hiatal hernia ...

3. Surgery If lifestyle changes and medications don’t effectively treat your hiatal hernia or if you have a severe case, your doctor may recommend surgery: a. Laparoscopic repair: This minimally ...