Intrapericardial diaphragmatic hernia into the pericardium after esophagectomy: a case report

Intrapericardial diaphragmatic hernia into the pericardium after esophagectomy: a case report

Abstract Background Intrapericardial diaphragmatic hernia (IPDH), defined as prolapse of the abdominal viscera into the pericardium, is a rare clinical condition. This case illustrates the possibility of IPDH after esophagectomy with antethoracic alimentary reconstruction, although such hernias are...

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Main Authors: Takuya Saito, Kohei Yasui, Shintaro Kurahashi, Kenichi Komaya, Seiji Ishiguro, Takashi Arikawa, Shunichiro Komatsu, Kenitiro Kaneko, Masahiko Miyachi, Tsuyoshi Sano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Japan Surgical Society 2018-08-01
Series:Surgical Case Reports
Subjects:
Esophageal cancer
Intrapericardial hernia
Diaphragmatic hernia
Esophagectomy
Autologous graft
Rectus abdominis sheath
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40792-018-0499-z
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