We hope you'll never need to know this—but in case symptoms of a hernia ever creep up, a Cleveland Clinic surgeon reveals ...

Definition Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) occurs when there is a hole in the diaphragm. When this hole forms during fetal development in the womb, the intestines, stomach, or even the liver ...

A hiatal hernia occurs when part of your stomach pushes through an enlarged opening in your diaphragm into your chest. The diaphragm is a parachute-shaped muscle in your chest that helps you breathe.

A hiatal hernia occurs when the upper part of the stomach moves into the chest cavity through the diaphragm. In a 2023 article, researchers said that older adults experience muscle weakness and ...

A hiatal hernia occurs when a small portion of the stomach pushes upward through the diaphragm, a sheetlike muscle that separates the lungs from the abdomen. Usually this doesn't cause any symptoms, ...

The diaphragm, which was intact throughout its ... for permission to report Case 2. Iason, A. H. Hernia: Historical evolution of hernial surgery, technical, medico-legal aspects.

It’s the time of year when indoor and outdoor chores can require some heavy lifting. Whether you’re spring cleaning your house or getting your yard ready for warmer weather, you may be moving ...

Background and Aim: Barrett's esophagus has been associated with the presence of hiatal hernia; however, to date no meta-analysis of the relationship has been performed. We aimed to conduct a ...

Plication of the diaphragm is performed for paralysis or eventration (abnormal elevation/shape) of the diaphragm which can result in breathing difficulties. Diaphragm paralysis is typically due to ...