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hiatus hernia |
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hiatus hernia, hiatal hernia protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm at the oesophageal opening hiatus hernia [hī′ād·əs ′hər·nē·ə] (medicine) Hernia through the esophageal hiatus, usually of a portion of the stomach. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Evaluation of the esophagogastric junction revealed a small sliding hiatal hernia and Los Angeles Classification grade A erosive esophagitis (figure, B). The Bulls are 12-19, Eddy Curry now plays for New York and center Tyson Chandler was recently diagnosed with exercise-induced asthma and is taking medicine for a hiatal hernia. DRG 182 Look for GI etiology of "anginal" chest pain such as esophagitis, hiatal hernia with reflux, dyspepsia and peptic ulcer disease. |
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