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Can phrenic nerve palsy lead to / create higher risk of hiatal hernia?
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Very unlikely: Excellent question. It is very unlikely this would contribute to the development if a hiatal hernia, which would be a stretching out if the natural opening in the diaphragm through which the esophagus passes. Hope this helps!
Answered 12/9/2016
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