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Laparoscopic repair of post-esophagectomy diaphragmatic hernias using human acellular dermal matrix

Year: 2011

Type: article

Abstract: Diaphragmatic hernias occur in up to 2% of patients after esophagectomy with gastric pull-up, and the surgical repair in the setting of a previous esophagectomy is a challenge with high complication rates, in particular with regards to the gastric conduit and its critical vascular supply. We describe two cases and the technique of minimally invasive, laparoscopic repair of diaphragmatic defects with organ herniation after esophagectomy using absorbable human acellular dermal matrix.

Source: Interactive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery

DOI: 10.1510/icvts.2011.272310

Authors: D. M. Avella, A. Podany, K. F. Staveley-O'Carroll, J. T. Kaifi

Institution: Penn State Cancer Institute

Language: English

Topic: Hernia repair and management

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2048497799