[Diaphragmatic hernia after esophagectomy: 2 case reports and review of the literature].
Diaphragmatic herniation of is uncommon after esophagectomy. The aim of this study was to report two cases of transhiatal herniation following esophagectomy, to analyse the contributing factors of this complication and to expose the preventive treatment, by means of a review of the literature.
Franceschi
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Service de chirurgie digestive et générale, hôpital Claude-Huriez, CHRU, 59037 Lille, France.
Mariette
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Balon
J M
JM
Fabre
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Triboulet
J P
JP
D016629:Esophagectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006548:Hernia, Diaphragmatic / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012307:Risk Factors