Increased risk of diaphragmatic herniation following esophagectomy with a minimally invasive abdominal approach.
Adele Hwee Hong LeeJune OoCarlos S CabalagEmma LinkCuong Phu DuongPublished in: Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus (2021)
In the era of MIA esophagectomy, one has to be cognizant of the increased risk of diaphragmatic herniation and its sequelae. Failure to recognize early diaphragmatic herniation can result in catastrophic consequences. Increased vigilance and decreased threshold for imaging during this period is warranted.