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Hiatal hernia - X-ray

Hiatal hernia - X-ray

This x-ray shows the upper portion of the stomach protruding through the diaphragm (hiatal hernia).


Review Date: 02/07/2009
Reviewed By: George F Longstreth, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program San Diego, California. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).




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