Board Certified Surgeon, Visceral, Thoracic and Vascular Surgeon, Chief Physician
For more than 20 years I have been working internationally as a specialist in minimal-invasive surgery. The main focus of my work is the treatment of heartburn, overweight and excessive perspiration. I am among the German pioneers of scar-free gall surgery. My scope of work also includes surgery of the colon, hernia, appendix, thyroid and the adrenal gland, as well as minimally invasive lung surgery.
Biography
Welcome!
Welcome to the info pages of the Reflux Center Munich, your source for comprehensive information on heartburn and hiatal hernia issues.
Please feel free to contact me for a personal assessment of your medical history.
Yours faithfully,
Chief Physician and Private Lecturer Dr. med. Ablassmaier
Hiatal Hernia
In most cases, severe heartburn that persists for several years is caused by an anatomical disorder. The esophagus runs through the diaphragm, which in turn is firmly clasped around the esophagus. If the passage point of the esophagus is dilated the condition is called hiatal hernia. Yet, if the sphincter at the lower end of the esophagus is intact, the hiatal hernia usually does not cause any discomfort. Click here for further information
What Is Heartburn?
Heartburn is a caustic pain in the upper abdomen behind the breast bone, combined with a sour and bitter taste which rises in the esophagus along the neck. Heartburn is caused by the reflux of stomach contents – a mixture of food and gastric acid. The esophagus, coated with a sensitive mucous membrane, is affected by the acid. The results are inflammations and lesions which can be extremely painful, and the cause for a burning sensation.
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