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Hiatal hernia - x-ray
Overview
This x-ray shows the upper portion of the stomach protruding through the diaphragm (hiatal hernia).
Review Date 10/7/2025
Updated by: John Meilahn, MD, General Surgeon, Wyndmoor, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
