Does hiatus hernia affect competence of the gastroesophageal sphincter?

N Engl J Med. 1971 May 13;284(19):1053-6. doi: 10.1056/NEJM197105132841902.
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MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Cardia / physiopathology
  • Esophagogastric Junction / physiopathology*
  • Female
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux / complications
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux / etiology
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux / physiopathology
  • Hernia, Diaphragmatic / complications
  • Hernia, Diaphragmatic / physiopathology*
  • Hernia, Diaphragmatic / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Manometry
  • Middle Aged
  • Muscle Contraction
  • Muscle, Smooth / physiopathology
  • Pressure