Tip of an Iceberg

Abstract Text 65 year old, Intermittent dysphagia, Multiple co-morbidities, CECT Abdomen and upper GI Endoscopy- A 2 cm submucosal tumour just below GE Junction with no lymphnodes. STER planned. Short submucosal tunnel amde in lwer esophagus. Tumor isolated. With further dissection atleast three extensions of the tumor in differnet directions noted and entire tumor in shape of an "S" was dissected. Haemostasis secured and mucosal incision closed. Endoscopic view can be deceptive submucosal lesions. Leiomyomas can be multilobed. STER is ideal for esophageal and GE junction SMT's.

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Artikel online veröffentlicht:
14. April 2023