Diaphragmatic Hernia after Transhiatal Esophagectomy for Esophageal Cancer.
10.5090/kjtcs.2016.49.4.306
- Author:
Dohun KIM
1
;
Si Wook KIM
;
Jong Myeon HONG
Author Information
1. Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Chungbuk National University College of Medicine, Korea. hongjm1@gmail.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Diaphragmatic hernia;
Transhiatal esophagectomy;
Esophageal neoplasms
- MeSH:
Diagnosis;
Esophageal Neoplasms*;
Esophagectomy*;
Follow-Up Studies;
Hernia;
Hernia, Diaphragmatic*;
Humans;
Recurrence;
Thoracotomy;
Thorax
- From:The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
2016;49(4):306-308
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Diaphragmatic hernia was found in a patient who had undergone transhiatal esophagectomy for early esophageal cancer. Chest X-ray was not helpful, but abdominal or chest computed tomography was useful for accurate diagnosis. Primary repair through thoracotomy was performed and was found to be feasible and effective. However, long-term follow-up is required because hernia recurrence is common.
