Invited commentary. Surgical correction of a hernia has to be identified in the early postoperative period, regardless of symptoms.
Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The University of Southern California, 1510 San Pablo St, No. 514, Los Angeles CA90033, USA. sdemeester@surgery.usc.edu
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D016629:Esophagectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006548:Hernia, Diaphragmatic / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery*; D011184:Postoperative Period; D012086:Reoperation; D013997:Time Factors