Transhiatal
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Transhiatal is an adjective meaning Across or through a hiatus.
Meaning
Across or through a hiatus.
Example Sentences
We describe a case of esophageal adenocarcinoma arising in long-segment BE (LSBE) associated with a hiatal hernia that was successfully treated with a laparoscopic transhiatal approach (LTHA) without thoracotomy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include oesophagectomy, transdiaphragmatic, transdiaphragmal, transmediastinal, transglottal, translaryngeal.
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