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Hiatal hernia is a condition where part of the stomach pushes upward through the diaphragm into the chest cavity via the esophageal hiatus. It is a commonly used term and the modern preferred term remains 'hiatal hernia.' This condition is often associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and can vary in severity.
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