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Jong Jin Hyun1, Ji Hoon Kim, Jong Eun Yeon

  • 1Department of Gastroenterology, Korea University Guro Hospital, Seoul, Korea.

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Short segment hiatal hernia (SSHH) is clinically significant for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). This study found SSHH is associated with erosive esophagitis and columnar-lined esophagus, similar to long segment hiatal hernia.

Keywords:
Columnar-lined esophagusErosive esophagitisGastroesophageal reflux diseaseHiatal hernia

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Digestive Diseases
  • Esophageal Disorders

Background:

  • Hiatal hernia (HH) is a known contributor to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
  • Clinical significance of small hiatal hernias, specifically short segment hiatal hernia (SSHH), remains understudied.
  • This research aimed to clarify the clinical relevance of SSHH in the context of GERD.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the clinical significance of short segment hiatal hernia (SSHH) in relation to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
  • To analyze the association between SSHH and conditions like erosive esophagitis and columnar-lined esophagus (CLE).

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective analysis of 4,592 patients undergoing esophagogastroduodenoscopy was performed.
  • Hiatal hernia presence and length were recorded during endoscopy.
  • Statistical analysis correlated HH length with gender, age, erosive esophagitis, and CLE.

Main Results:

  • Hiatal hernia (HH) was present in 9.3% of cases; short segment HH (SSHH) in 5.6% and long segment HH (LSHH) in 3.8%.
  • Erosive esophagitis prevalence was significantly higher in SSHH (22.0%) and LSHH (37.0%) groups compared to no HH (4.8%).
  • Columnar-lined esophagus (CLE) was also more prevalent in the SSHH group (36.5%) compared to no HH (14.4%) and LSHH (24.3%) groups.

Conclusions:

  • Short segment hiatal hernia (SSHH) is not clinically insignificant.
  • SSHH demonstrates significant pathologic relevance concerning GERD, comparable to LSHH.
  • Findings suggest SSHH warrants clinical attention in GERD management.