Acid-Induced Esophageal Shortening in Humans: A Cause for Hiatus Hernia?
BACKGROUND: Hiatus hernia and gastroesophageal reflux disease commonly coexist, and there is pathophysiological evidence that the presence of a hiatus hernia contributes to abnormal acid reflux. However, the cause of hiatus hernia remains unclear. In an animal model, it has been shown that acute aci...
| Published in: | Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology |
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| Main Authors: | , |
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2000-01-01
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2000/438981 |