title: Radiographic appearances following the Thal procedure.
abstract: The Thal procedure for repair of distal esophageal stricture is described briefly and the radiographic appearance is ilustrated. The radiologist should be aware of the procedure to avoid confusing the post-operative appearance with a para-esophageal hiatus hernia or diaphragmatic eventration.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D003965:Diaphragmatic Eventration / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D004940:Esophageal Stenosis / Q000601:surgery*; D004947:Esophagus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005260:Female; D006551:Hernia, Hiatal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D013997:Time Factors