Hiatal Herniation After Transhiatal Esophagectomy: an Underreported Complication

Conclusion HHAE is not rare and is often unrecognized. As more patients with esophageal cancer survive, the number of patients becoming symptomatic and requiring repair may also rise. Therefore, it is important to consider this diagnosis when following patients long-term after esophagectomy.
Source: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research