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The Association between Hiatal Hernia and Esophageal Dysmotility

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Abstract

Hiatal hernia (HH) involves the displacement of abdominal organs through the esophageal hiatus to above the diaphragm into the thoracic cavity. The overall prevalence of HH varies between 10-80% and increases with age, higher intrabdominal pressure (ex: obesity), genetic predisposition, congenital defect, and trauma. Sliding HH results in acid and non-acid reflux. Chronic exposure of the esophagus to refluxate can results in dysphagia, difficulty swallowing, due to impaired esophageal motility.

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