Transverse colon perforation in the mediastinum after esophagectomy: a case report

Transverse colon perforation in the mediastinum after esophagectomy: a case report

Abstract Background While anastomotic leakage, recurrent laryngeal nerve paralysis, and pneumonia are well-known complications of esophagectomy, the incidence of hiatal hernia after esophagectomy for carcinoma has been reported to only be between 0.6 and 10%. We report a very rare case of hiatal her...

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Main Authors: Takuro Konno-Kumagai, Tadashi Sakurai, Yusuke Taniyama, Chiaki Sato, Kai Takaya, Ken Ito, Takashi Kamei
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Japan Surgical Society 2020-05-01
Series:Surgical Case Reports
Subjects:
Hiatal hernia
Post-esophagectomy
Perforated colon
Septic shock
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40792-020-00862-5
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