Hello Anonymous,
Welcome to EmpowHER.
Yes. On its course from the neck into the Stomach the esophagus (gullet) traverses through a small hole in the diaphragm (the hiatus). Small and large hernia is defined by a diameter of < 3cm and > 3 cm, respectively.
Regards, Maryann
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Hello Anonymous,
Welcome to EmpowHER.
Yes. On its course from the neck into the Stomach the esophagus (gullet) traverses through a small hole in the diaphragm (the hiatus). Small and large hernia is defined by a diameter of < 3cm and > 3 cm, respectively.
Regards,
October 5, 2017 - 8:48amMaryann
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