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Diaphragmatic Hernia Following Transhiatal Esophagectomy: Case report
| Content Provider | Scilit |
|---|---|
| Author | Reich, Herbert Lo, Andrew Y. Harvey, James C. |
| Copyright Year | 1996 |
| Description | Journal: Scandinavian journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery Transitional esophagectomy (THE) has been advocated as an alternative to the classic transthoracic approach. A variety of complications have been previously described with THE however, these can be avoided with meticulous detail to its technique. We report a patient who developed a complete small bowel obstruction secondary to a diaphragmatic hernia following transhiatal esophagectomy. Techniques to prevent such a rare complication is described. |
| Related Links | http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.3109/14017439609107251 |
| Ending Page | 103 |
| Page Count | 3 |
| Starting Page | 101 |
| ISSN | 00365580 |
| DOI | 10.3109/14017439609107251 |
| Journal | Scandinavian journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery |
| Issue Number | 2 |
| Volume Number | 30 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited |
| Publisher Date | 1996-01-01 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Journal: Scandinavian journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery Diaphragmatic Hernia Transhiatal Esophagectomy Hernia Following Transhiatal |
| Content Type | Text |
| Subject | Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine |