E112 Masterclass with Colin Schieman on Paraesophageal Hernias

This week we were joined again by Dr. Colin Schieman for a masterclass on paraesophageal hernias! Dr. Schieman is a previous guest on the podcast and is a thoracic surgeon in Calgary. In this episode we discuss types of paraesophageal hernia, the management of gastric volvulus, as well as operative approaches to repair.

Links: 

1. Colin Schieman on Direct Entry Training: https://soundcloud.com/cjs-podcast/e76-colin-schieman-on-direct-entry-training-and-intra-operative-teaching

2. Colin Schieman on Lung Nodules: https://soundcloud.com/cjs-podcast/e77-masterclass-with-colin-schieman-on-lung-nodules-and-lung-cancer-screening

3. Paraesophageal hernia: clinical presentation, evaluation, and management controversies. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20112630/

Bio:

Dr. Colin Schieman is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Calgary in the section of thoracic surgery. He did medical school, residency, and thoracic surgery fellowship at the University of Calgary. He then went on to do additional thoracic surgery training at Mayo Clinic, and subsequently practiced at St. Joseph's Hospital in Hamilton, Ontario. He came back to the University of Calgary as Assistant Professor in 2016, and is now the Program Director for the Thoracic Surgery Fellowship program.