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Diaphragmatic hernia after minimally invasive esophagectomy
1University of Adelaide Department of Surgery, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, Australia.
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.