Video Tip: Effect of Hiatial Hernia | September 2021-Effect of Hiatial Hernia

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Video Summary

This video explains that in a hiatal hernia, the lower esophageal sphincter and the diaphragm are separated. This creates a hernia sac above the diaphragm, which allows the contents of the stomach to easily reach the esophagus and cause symptoms and tissue damage. Additionally, there is a reflux reservoir, also known as the acid pocket, at the top of the gastric contents, which can be particularly irritating to the esophagus and result in symptoms of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). No credits were mentioned in the transcript.

Keywords

hiatal hernia

lower esophageal sphincter

diaphragm

hernia sac

reflux reservoir