Three types of hiatus hernia are distinguished. Axial hiatus hernia (synonyms: axial sliding hernia, type I hiatus hernia), in which the esophagogastric junction and sometimes the cardia “slide” in …

Your hiatal hernia is located at the junction between your abdomen and your chest. If you feel pain from the hernia itself, it might feel like chest pain or abdominal pain. You might feel a …

Feb 4, 2023 · To be classified with Hill grade I, the prominent fold of tissue along with the lesser curvature encloses the gastroscope. In Hill grade II, the fold is present, but there are periods of …

Sliding hiatus hernia is readily diagnosed by barium swallow radiography, endoscopy, or manometry when greater than 2 cm in axial span. However, the mobility of the …

Feb 15, 2025 · The Hill grade, established by Hill et al. in 1996, classifies the EGJ based on the endoscopic appearance of the flap valve. This method ranges from Grade I, indicating a tightly …

Stage 4 is considered the most advanced and serious form of hiatal hernia. In a nutshell, a stage 4 hiatal hernia involves the displacement of not just the stomach but also other organs into the …

Hiatus hernia refers to herniation of elements of the abdominal cavity through the esophageal hiatus of the diaphragm. Hiatus hernias are broadly divided into sliding and paraesophageal …

Jun 1, 2013 · A sliding hiatal hernia is defined as a significant axial prolapse of a portion of the stomach through the diaphragmatic esophageal hiatus. Endoscopically, it is usually described …

Patients’ symptoms, clinical presentations and hiatal hernia type drive the selection of the most appropriate workup for hiatal hernia. For elective HH repair we advocate the use of UGI series, …

Conclusions: The AFS endoscopic classification of the EGJ expands on the Hill classification by including assessment of axial hiatal hernia length (L), hiatal aperture diameter (D), and …