Diaphragmatic hernia after surgery

Postoperative diaphragmatic hernia refers to the operation of the diaphragm through which the internal hernia of the abdominal organs (gastrointestinal) protrudes into the chest cavity due to inadequate repair or dehiscence after surgery. Occurred after resection of esophageal or cardiac cancer, achalasia, hiatal hernia or hiatal hernia are rare after surgery.

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