Invited commentary. Surgical correction of a hernia has to be identified in the early postoperative period, regardless of symptoms.
DeMeester
Steven
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Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The University of Southern California, 1510 San Pablo St, No. 514, Los Angeles CA90033, USA. sdemeester@surgery.usc.edu
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