Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2882237 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2007 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Diaphragmatic herniation after esophagectomy mostly occurs into the left chest. Surgeons should be aware of this rare complication in patients presenting with symptoms of intestinal obstruction or respiratory complaints after esophagectomy.
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Authors
Daniel MD, Arnulf H. MD, PhD, Till MD, Christian MD, Wolfgang MD,