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Diagnosing hiatus hernia.

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    Canadian Family Physician Medecin De Famille Canadien
    |February 9, 2011
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    Symptomatic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is common, often linked with hiatus hernias. New insights into its causes are guiding better medical and surgical treatments for this condition.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Clinical Medicine

    Background:

    • Symptomatic gastroesophageal reflux is a prevalent clinical issue.
    • It frequently co-occurs with radiologically evident hiatus hernias.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To discuss current concepts in gastroesophageal reflux.
    • To provide a foundation for rational therapeutic approaches.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of recent advances in understanding pathophysiology.
    • Discussion of current concepts in gastroesophageal reflux.

    Main Results:

    • Advances in pathophysiology offer a basis for improved therapies.
    • Understanding the link between reflux and hiatus hernia is key.

    Conclusions:

    • Rational medical and surgical therapies are emerging.
    • Further understanding of gastroesophageal reflux pathophysiology is crucial for treatment.