Can nissen fundoplication cause a hiatal hernia?

A hiatal hernia, a hernia of the diaphragm, may be caused by obesity, pregnancy, aging, previous surgery, or just a congenital weakness of the muscles. About 50% of all people with hiatal hernias do...

Hiatal hernia occurs when there is repetitive stretching of the esophagus resulting in widening of the hiatus (where esophagus penetrates the diaphragm). This causes a portion of the stomach to show...

It can, but more common in weightlifters are inguinal hernias on either (or both) sides of the groin. If the weightlifter uses improper lifting or breathing techniques and allows excess pressure to...

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Hiatal Hernia. A hiatus hernia or hiatal hernia is the protrusion (or herniation) of the upper part of the stomach into the thorax through a tear or weakness in the diaphragm. The symptoms include...