Hiatus hernia,coloured X-ray. Side view of a patient suffering from a hiatus hernia,the protrusion of the stomach through the diaphragm into the chest. The spine (green,down left) and ribs (green,upper right) are also seen. A hiatus hernia occurs when part of the stomach protrudes into the chest cavity through the hole through that the oesophagus (gullet,top left) normally passes. The most usual symptom is gastro- oesophageal reflux,the passage of gastric juice up the oesophagus | |
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