Hiatal hernia
A protrusion of a part of the stomach through the esophageal opening in the diaphragm is known as a hiatal hernia. This condition can cause symptoms such as heartburn, chest pain, and difficulty swallowing. Treatment options range from lifestyle changes to surgery, depending on the severity of the hernia.
its called hiatal hernia or hiatus hernia.
Hernia, hiatus: Protrusion of the stomach up into the opening normally occupied by the esophagus in the diaphragm, the great dome of muscle that separates the thoracic (chest) cavity from the abdomen.
stomy mean -formation of an opening sofor examplegastrostomy- it means formation of an opening in the stomach....Probably incision
-ostomy is the medical terminology combining form meaning surgical creation of an artificial opening into a lumen.
An orifice is a natural opening.
A hiatal hernia is one condition associated with the base of the esophagus, fundus of the stomach, and diaphragm. It occurs when the stomach presses up and through and opening in the diaphragm.
Antrostomy is the medical term meaning surgical creation of an artificial opening into the maxillary sinus.
A septal defect is an opening in a septum.
The medical term for the protrusion of the ureter is "ureterocele." A ureterocele occurs when the ureter bulges at its opening into the bladder, creating a cystic structure that can obstruct urine flow and potentially lead to urinary tract complications. This condition can be congenital or acquired and may require surgical intervention depending on its severity.
The opening where the esophagus passes through the diaphragm is called the esophageal hiatus or esophageal opening in the diaphragm.
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