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Q: Stomach Question

asked by: Fred Mosley on September 6th, 2003

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I am a 53 year old male. I just had a ct scan and the doctor says my
stomach is up high in my chest and recommends surgery at once. Is this
as unusual a condition as it sounds? Any thoughts?

Replies(1)

Dr. Nikola

replied on April 12th, 2008

Doctor

This sounds like hiatus hernia. Surgery can solve this condition.

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