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What Causes a Hiatal Hernia?
A hiatal hernia can be caused by a variety of factors. However, the cause is unknown for the majority of patients. Some people may be born with a short esophagus or a large hiatus, or they may develop these conditions over time owing to weakened tissue or chronic scarring of the lower esophageal lining from acid reflux, which results in contraction or shortening of the overall esophageal length. Other causes include increased intra-abdominal pressure in the abdomen as a result of conditions like obesity, pregnancy, chronic cough, or bowel straining. Experts also predict that individuals who have gained a substantial amount of weight, as well as those over the age of 50 and smokers, are at risk of developing a hiatal hernia.
Dr. Ragui Sadek is a premier surgeon who established a state-of-the-art and one of the safest bariatric surgery programs in the state. Dr. Sadek has fellowship training in both laparoscopic/bariatric surgery and surgical trauma/critical care, allowing him to safely perform complex surgeries on patients who have been turned down by other practices. As a Clinical Assistant Professor of surgery at RWJ Medical School & the Director of bariatric surgery program at RWJ University Hospital, Dr. Sadek offers a cutting-edge range of laparoscopic, robotic, & bariatric surgical procedures with a complication rate substantially below the national average.
Dr. Sadek is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Having performed more than three thousand advanced surgical procedures, Dr. Sadek has established a strong patient satisfaction rate and a solid reputation among the surgical community and is renowned as a top physician in his field by International Association of Healthcare Professionals. As a board-certified surgeon, he holds affiliations with the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and the Society of American Gastro Endoscopic Surgeons. More about Dr. Sadek
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