The incidence of hiatal hernia, reflux esophagitis and Barrett's esophagus between 2003 and 2005
A Németh, G Lakatos, L Herszényi, D Czintner, M Juhász, I Hritz, I Pregun, Z Tulassay · Zeitschrift für Gastroenterologie · 2006 · Heft 06
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Introduction: It has been suggested that hiatus hernia (HH) is an important etiological factor for gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD). Aims: To evaluate the prevalence of HH and its correlation with the presence of reflux esophagitis, Barrett's esophagus and the severity of esophagus. Patients/Methods: The results of upper gastrointestinal endoscopies performed between 2003 and 2005 were evaluated retrospectively. The presence or absence of HH, its correlation with the presence of esophagitis and Barrett's esophagus and the severity of esophagitis (according to Los-Angeles classification) were evaluated. Th…
