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Hiatal Hernias Revisited—A Systematic Review of Definitions, Classifications, and Applications
- Karl Hermann Fuchs,
- Ioannis Kafetzis,
- Alexander Hann and
- Alexander Meining
Introduction: A hiatal hernia (HH) can be defined as a condition in which elements from the abdominal cavity herniate through the oesophageal hiatus in the mediastinum and, in the majority of cases, parts of the proximal stomach. Today, the role of H...