Erschienen in:
23.11.2022 | Research Communication
Enucleation of Esophageal Leiomyoma Less Than 3 cm: Submucosal Tunneling Endoscopic Resection Versus Thoracoscopic Resection
verfasst von:
Wei Yang, Jinshun Zhang, Chunguo Wang, Yahong Chen, Weiwei Ma, Weidan Wu
Erschienen in:
Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Ausgabe 4/2023
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Excerpt
Because of the potential malignancy of esophageal leiomyoma larger than 2 cm in diameter, appropriate treatment options are needed [
1]. Thoracoscopic resection (TR) has replaced traditional thoracotomy, and recent studies have concluded that submucosal tunneling endoscopic resection (STER) is safe and effective for tumors less than 3 cm in diameter [
2,
3]. Although both are effective, we believe that STER may be less invasive. …