With a Hiatal Hernia,it is Most Likely the Fundus That

Question

With a hiatal hernia,it is most likely the fundus that passes through the opening of the diaphragm.

Accepted Answer

The fundus of the stomach is the upper curved portion of the organ, and it is the part that is most likely to pass through the hiatus (opening) in the diaphragm during a hiatal hernia. The herniation can cause symptoms such as reflux, heartburn, and difficulty swallowing.