When the hiatal hernia is large or paraesophageal it is more likely to result in strangulation of a portion of the stomach and Nissen fundoplication may be indicated. [31] Whether the size or type ...

Some sources mention a type of surgery called Nissen fundoplication for LPR ... involved that are leading to chronic LPR, ...

Paraesophageal hernias, a rare type of hernia, occur when part of the stomach or nearby organs shift into the chest cavity.

Considering taking supplements to treat hiatal hernia? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of hiatal hernia. Follow the links to read common uses ...

Examples include laparoscopic antireflux surgery (LARS) and hiatal hernia surgery. LARS strengthens the valve between your esophagus and stomach to prevent stomach acid from flowing backward.

The NHS undertakes 100,000 hernia repair operations a year. Here, Gordon Hull, 33, a strategy adviser who lives with his wife in East London tells us about having a hiatus hernia operation ...

An umbilical hernia is a bulge that develops over the belly button. It occurs when part of the small intestine pushes through an opening in the abdominal wall. A femoral hernia occurs when fatty ...

The Baylor Medicine Hernia Center offers comprehensive care for a vast array of hernias, ranging from simple to complex abdominal wall problems, including umbilical hernias, inguinal hernias, ventral ...

No, it’s not the beginning of a horror story: it’s the plot line of a short comedy film written and directed by RTVF senior Andrew Nissen. He received a grant for his short film from Studio 22 ...

I am a British Academy Postdoctoral Fellow and my study focuses on music, identity and multiculturalism in international music festivals. I completed my doctoral research on WOMAD (World of Music, ...