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Can hiatal hernias be misdiagnosed or missed? hh seen on xray but not endoscopy&ct scan.. severe upper pain daily
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Esophageal manometry: See a gastroenterologist for esophageal pressure measurements. This is the most definitive test.
Answered 2/8/2021
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