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Primary Lower Chest Port Placement During Thoraco-Laparoscopic Assisted Esophagectomy Can Cause Potential Diaphragmatic and Liver Injuries: a Report of 2 Cases

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Nusrath, S., Subramanyeshwar, R.T., Patnaik, S.C. et al. Primary Lower Chest Port Placement During Thoraco-Laparoscopic Assisted Esophagectomy Can Cause Potential Diaphragmatic and Liver Injuries: a Report of 2 Cases. Indian J Surg Oncol 11 (Suppl 1), 69–72 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13193-020-01078-7

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