The Anatomical Perspective of Gastroesophageal Junction and Occurrence of Hiatus Hernia in Cadavers
Abstract:One of the probable sites of herniation of the stomach into the thorax is the esophageal hiatus of the diaphragm. Lower esophageal sphincter mechanism is regarded as the major constituent guarding the aperture. Advancing age has its brunt on the diaphragmatic musculature, associated ligaments and the spine thereupon incapacitating the foramen producing upward pull of gastro-esophageal junction. Most of the anomalies were related to elderly women whose prevalence was reported incidentally. Despite the compressi… Show more
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