What Is A Hiatal Hernia? בקע סרעפתי

A hiatal hernia occurs whenever the junction between your esophagus, which is your food tube, and your stomach, where the food sits in your abdomen, slips up into your chest, according to Kyle Vincent, MD, a general surgeon with Via Christi Clinic. Treatment options include medication and surgery, known as Nissen fundoplication. For more information on Dr. Vincent, visit https://www.viachristiclinic.com/dr_bios/bios_display.php/kyle_b_vincent.