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Hernia, Hiatal
Esophageal Hernia; Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia; Sliding Esophageal Hernia; Sliding Hiatal Hernia; Esophageal Hernia, Sliding; Esophageal Hernias; Esophageal Hernias, Sliding; Hernia, Paraesophageal Hiatal; Hernia, Sliding Esophageal
STOMACH herniation located at or near the diaphragmatic opening for the ESOPHAGUS, esophageal hiatus. When the ESOPHAGOGASTRIC JUNCTION is above the DIAPHRAGM, it is called a SLIDING HIATAL HERNIA. When the ESOPHAGOGASTRIC JUNCTION is below the DIAPHRAGM, it is called a PARAESOPHAGEAL HIATAL HERNIA.