Diaphragmatic Hernia after Transhiatal Esophagectomy for Esophageal Cancer

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 feasibl...

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Published in:Journal of chest surgery 2016, 49(4), , pp.306-308
Main Authors: 김도훈, 김시욱, 홍종면
Format: Article
Language:English
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흉부외과학
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Summary: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. KCI Citation Count: 0
ISSN:2765-1606
2765-1614