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Clinical significance of hiatus hernia on Barrett’s oesophagus: a scoping review

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  • Lee S. Kyang

  • Nurojan Vivekanandamoorthy

  • Manjunath Siddaiah-Subramanya

  • February 19, 2026

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    Hiatal hernia is frequently found in patients with Barrett’s oesophagus, a condition that can progress to oesophageal adenocarcinoma.

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    The systematic review identified a strong association between larger hiatal hernias and the development of Barrett’s oesophagus.

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    Hiatal hernia may hinder the effectiveness of radiofrequency ablation in Barrett’s oesophagus, necessitating more treatment sessions.

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    Current evidence suggests that hiatal hernia is a significant risk factor for Barrett’s oesophagus, warranting further research.

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    Surgical repair of hiatal hernia may benefit selected asymptomatic patients with larger hernias and established Barrett’s oesophagus.

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Clinical significance of hiatus hernia on Barrett’s oesophagus: a scoping review

  • by Lee S. Kyang, Nurojan Vivekanandamoorthy, Manjunath Siddaiah-Subramanya

  • February 19, 2026

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