Morphology of the Esophageal Hiatus: Is It Different in 3 Types of Hiatus Hernias?
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DOI: 10.5056/jnm18208
Abstract: Background/Aims The esophageal hiatus is formed by the right crus of the diaphragm in the majority of subjects. Contraction of the hiatus exerts a sphincter-like action on the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). The aim is… read more here.
Keywords: hernia; hiatus; morphology; normal subjects ... See more keywords