Hiatal Hernia after Esophagectomy: An Underappreciated Complication? Discussion

HHBPE in the current era of neoadjuvant therapy and minimally invasive esophagectomy is common. HHBPE may cause GI symptoms but operation to repair HHBPE is uncommon on intermediate follow up. Further study and long-term follow are required to fully assess the impact of HHBPE and to potentially modify surgical practice to prevent or minimize HHBPE.