| Literature DB >> 15230737 |
A Aly1, D I Watson.
Abstract
Diaphragmatic hernia is an uncommon complication that can follow transhiatal esophagectomy. It has not been reported after minimally invasive esophagectomy. We report such a case presenting with features of small bowel obstruction. The paucity of adhesions following the combined laparoscopic and thoracoscopic approach may confer an increased risk of this complication.Entities:
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Year: 2004 PMID: 15230737 DOI: 10.1111/j.1442-2050.2004.00399.x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Dis Esophagus ISSN: 1120-8694 Impact factor: 3.429