In which condition does a portion of the stomach protrude upward into the chest through an opening in the diaphragm?
A) esophageal reflux
B) esophageal varices
C) gastroesophageal reflux disease
D) hiatal hernia

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Hiatal hernia is a condition in which a portion of the stomach moves up through the diaphragm and protrudes into the chest. Esophageal reflux, esophageal varices, and gastroesophageal reflux disease are all related to the function of the esophagus and do not involve the diaphragm.

In Which Condition Does a Portion of the Stomach Protrude