Abstract  The aim of the article was to study if there is any relationship between globus sensation in the jugular fossa (GJ), intermittent esophageal dysphagia (IED), and the presence of a hiatus hernia, and if GJ can be relieved after hiatus hernia repair. 167 patients with a hiatus hernia (Group A) and 61 other patients with hiatus hernia and gastroesophageal reflux disease who were surgically treated with Nissen fundoplication (Group B), filled in a symptom questionnaire on GJ and IED. GJ was found in 66% and IED in 68% of patients in group A. In group B, 49% had GJ and 64% IED before surgery. At surgical follow-up 16% (P < 0.005) and 43% (P < 0.05) had GJ and IED, respectively. The combination of GJ and IED was found in 28% of IED patients befor...