Thoracoscopic enucleation in the left decubitus position for leiomyoma of the upper thoracic esophagus: Utility of preoperative diagnosis applying endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2017.03.007
Abstract: Highlights • We report a case of esophageal leiomyoma enucleated by thoracoscopic procedures.• Preoperative EUS-FNA is useful to decide the operative procedure.• Preoperative EUS-FNA does not adversely influence subsequent enucleation.• Precise preoperative diagnosis is necessary… read more here.
Keywords: thoracoscopic enucleation; leiomyoma; preoperative diagnosis;