title: Diaphragmatic hernia after minimally invasive esophagectomy.
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.
authors.affiliation: University of Adelaide Department of Surgery, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, Australia.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Aly
authors.forename: D I
authors.initials: DI
authors.lastname: Watson
mesh_terms: D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D000328:Adult; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D016629:Esophagectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006548:Hernia, Diaphragmatic / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000209:etiology; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects; D008207:Lymphatic Metastasis; D008297:Male; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D013906:Thoracoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects