A hiatal hernia that disrupts the functional relationship between the smooth muscle in the esophagus and that in the stomach would be most likely to increase the frequency of

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A hiatal hernia can cause the lower esophageal sphincter to weaken, allowing stomach acid to reflux into the esophagus more frequently. Therefore, an increase in gastric reflux is the most likely outcome. Premature entry of food into the duodenum, excess secretion of pepsinogen, increased stomach pH, and retention of food in the stomach would not be directly related to a hiatal hernia disrupting the functional relationship between the smooth muscle in the esophagus and stomach.

A Hiatal Hernia That Disrupts the Functional Relationship Between the Smooth