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We describe the technique of thoracoscopic removal of benign tumors of the esophagus. The technical problems of this new approach are described in the context of our initial experience of four cases.
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Gossot, D., Fourquier, P., El Meteini, M. et al. Technical aspects of endoscopic removal of benign tumors of the esophagus. Surg Endosc 7, 102–103 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00704389
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