Hiatal hernia and Barrett's oesophagus. Impact on symptoms occurrence and complications

Abstract

Our study suggest that sliding hiatal hernia may play a significant role as a pathophysiologic factor in Barrett's oesophagus. Complications rate of Barrett's oesophagus were not equally frequent in particular cases with hiatal hernia.

The occurrence of symptoms is getting more pronounced in those with sliding hiatal hernia.

Keywords

• Barrett&apos
• s oesohpagus
• sliding hiatal hernia
• symptoms
• complications