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Hidden Hernias: What You Should Know

Read Dr. Scott Roth's article on hidden hernias, which refers to hiatal hernias that occur in most people over age 60, in the April 2008 issue of Bottom Line Health. The article discusses risk factors, ways of controlling heartburn, and when to consider surgery. Dr. Roth is the director of the University of Maryland Hernia Center and the head of surgical endoscopy at the University of Maryland Medical Center.

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This page was last updated on: April 18, 2008.

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