Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.  2016 Aug;49(4):306-308. 10.5090/kjtcs.2016.49.4.306.

Diaphragmatic Hernia after Transhiatal Esophagectomy for Esophageal Cancer

• Kim D
• Kim SW
• Hong JM

• KMID: 2348915
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5090/kjtcs.2016.49.4.306

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.

Keyword

Diaphragmatic hernia; Transhiatal esophagectomy; Esophageal neoplasms

MeSH Terms

Diagnosis
Esophageal Neoplasms*
Esophagectomy*
Follow-Up Studies
Hernia
Hernia, Diaphragmatic*
Humans
Recurrence
Thoracotomy
Thorax