Stomach hernia may signal early lung scarring, small study suggests
NCT ID NCT05716022
First seen Mar 17, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 12 times
Summary
This study looked at whether a hiatal hernia (a stomach issue) is linked to early, hidden lung damage that could lead to scarring. Researchers compared 14 adults with and without hiatal hernia, measuring stomach fluid in the lungs and blood markers of injury. The goal was to find early warning signs of lung disease before it becomes serious.
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University of Virginia
Charlottesville, Virginia, 22908, United States
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