Laparoscopic excision of esophageal leiomyoma through an anterior esophagotomy

Laparoscopic excision of esophageal leiomyoma through an anterior esophagotomy

Esophageal leiomyoma are usually intramural and the most common minimally invasive approach is thoracoscopic excision leaving the mucosa intact. We report the case of a 58‐year‐old woman who underwent laparoscopic excision of a pedunculated esophageal leiomyoma.

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Veröffentlicht in:Diseases of the esophagus 2001-01, Vol.14 (3‐4), p.278-279
Hauptverfasser: Smith, G. S., Isaacson, J. R., Dempsey, M. B., Falk, G. L.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Biopsy, Needle
Esophageal Neoplasms - diagnosis
Esophageal Neoplasms - surgery
Esophagoscopy - methods
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Laparoscopy - methods
Leiomyoma - diagnosis
Leiomyoma - surgery
Middle Aged
Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures - methods
Treatment Outcome
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Zusammenfassung:Esophageal leiomyoma are usually intramural and the most common minimally invasive approach is thoracoscopic excision leaving the mucosa intact. We report the case of a 58‐year‐old woman who underwent laparoscopic excision of a pedunculated esophageal leiomyoma.
ISSN:1120-8694
1442-2050
DOI:10.1046/j.1442-2050.2001.00203.x