The Incidence and Treatment of a Symptomatic Diaphragmatic Hernia Following Esophagectomy for Cancer

Conclusions The incidence of a symptomatic diaphragmatic hernia following esophagectomy was 2.5%, with the highest incidence after minimally invasive Ivor Lewis esophagectomy (9.4%) as compared to other procedures. Although a prophylactic cruroplasty is now standard of care in patients undergoing MIE, a significant lower hernia rate has not been found in this study.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research