By Professor Ewen Griffiths
09.10.24
Surgeon
What is an endoscopy for a hiatus hernia? An expert guide to the procedure
A hiatus hernia can often lead to symptoms and health complications. Diagnosing this condition accurately is thus crucial for determining the best treatment option, and an endoscopy is the most effective methods for doing so. Here, Professor Ewen Griffiths, renowned consultant upper GI and general surgeon, explains what is an endoscopy for a hiatus hernia, why it’s the preferred diagnostic tool, and what patients can expect during and after the procedure.